Manchester-based wine and spirits supplier Kingsland Drinks Group has announced the departure of its Managing Director, Ed Baker.
He is set to leave the full-service drinks company after more than a decade to take on a new leadership role outside of the sector.
Baker joined Kingsland Drinks in 2013 as Finance Director before assuming his current role as MD in 2019. In his time as MD, he has overseen a significant pipeline of investment in the company’s infrastructure and capabilities.
Baker commented: “The lifeblood and success of the drinks industry overall has been a personal crusade. It has been my pleasure to lead Kingsland Drinks and its members, while advocating for my peers alongside the WSTA. I’m leaving behind a talented, capable and energetic team positioned to win in the years ahead.”
Andy Sagar, Chairman of Kingsland Drinks Group, added: “Ed has been an integral part of our company since the day he joined as Finance Director. We’ll miss him greatly, but he leaves a strong business that has sustainable investment in people and capabilities that will continue to drive our business forward.”
Kingsland Drinks is currently recruiting Baker’s successor, who will oversee the entire business.
