Simon Shelbourn, a former finance head at Arla Foods and County Milk Products, has joined the board of directors at Kingsland Drinks Group, taking on the newly created role of Chief Financial Officer.
Shelbourn brings over 30 years of FMCG finance experience to the Group, having led senior teams in similarly diverse and complex businesses. He will take full responsibility for the firm’s Finance and IT functions, encompassing Kingsland Drinks and its spirits arm, Ten Locks.
Ed Baker, Managing Director of Kingsland Drinks Group, said: “As Kingsland Drinks continues to evolve and our activities, capabilities and teams become more wide-ranging, we’ve worked to bolster our leadership with high calibre talent. By doing so, we are in the best position to meet our goals and tackle the challenges the industry faces. Simon will play a critical role in how Kingsland Drinks Group grows in the long term – we welcome him warmly.”
Shelbourn added: “Kingsland Drinks Group is a trusted and multifaceted player in the UK drinks industry. I’m proud to join a business that can meet every category need and continues to evolve its offering. The diverse nature of the company means there’s a wealth of opportunity for growth. I’m looking forward to playing a pivotal role in its future.”
Shelbourn joins the firm following a raft of senior additions to its leadership team. Mark Riley, former Commercial Director at Bibendum, part of the C&C Group, and Andy Henderson, who has occupied several long-standing positions across FMCG firms, joined the group late last year as Commercial Director and Operations Director, respectively.
