Edrington, the international premium spirits company, today announces the appointment of Patricia Huyghues Despointes and Edward Cumming-Bruce as Non-Executive Directors with effect from 1st April 2025.

Ms Huyghues Despointes joins with a strong background in finance in the luxury consumer goods sector and is currently Group CFO with SMCP, a French listed international fashion group based in Paris. Previously she was CFO of Givenchy and held a number of senior group finance roles at LVMH after gaining her accounting and finance qualification with EY. She will chair Edrington’s Audit Committee and sit on the Nominations and Remunerations Committees.

Mr Cumming-Bruce has had a long career as a senior corporate advisor working on major transactions for government and private clients and was co-founder of independent investment banking advisors Gleacher Shacklock LLP having spent 12 years at Kleinwort Benson previously. He is a longstanding advisor of Edrington’s principal shareholder The Robertson Trust and will act as the Trust’s Non-Executive Board representative. Edward will sit on the Audit, Nominations and Remuneration Committees.

Angus Cockburn, incoming Chair of Edrington, said: “We are delighted to welcome Patricia and Edward to our Board of Directors and look forward to benefitting from their valuable experience to help Edrington continue to develop as a world leader in ultra-premium spirits.”

Scott McCroskie, Edrington’s Chief Executive, added: “Edward and Patricia are welcome additions to an already strong group of non-executive directors on Edrington’s Board. Their experience will be instrumental in helping us as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

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About Edrington

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. 

The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.

Edrington is headquartered in Scotland and employs over 3,300 people in its wholly owned and joint venture companies, with over half employed outside the UK. We own our route to market in 16 countries and distribute our brands to more than 100 countries around the world through joint ventures and third-party agreements.

Edrington’s principal shareholder is The Robertson Trust, which has donated £367 million to charitable causes in Scotland since 1961. Our business is underpinned by the Edrington values of giving, respect, integrity and excellence.