Our People

Position

Overview

Our people are the heart & soul of Kingsland.
We are extremely proud of who we are, and the team here have made us what we are today. Our people will shape our future.

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Andy Sagar

Executive Chairman

About Me

Andy Sagar

Responsible for leading the Board to set the strategic direction of the company, ensuring appropriate company objectives are set and monitored and establishing the best senior management team to drive the business forwards.

Hobbies / Interests:: I like watching live sport and music, and enjoy cycling, walking and travelling.

Favourite Wine:: Depends who's buying! But I like a glass of the McManis Viognier or an Italian Gavi, (but also love a pint or three of Guinness).

Interesting Fact:: Being Manchester born and bred, I obviously support City!

Ed Baker

Managing Director

About Me

Ed Baker

Responsible for delivering the company strategy, objectives and business performance set by the Board.

Hobbies / Interests:: Playing tennis, attempting to play the drums, skiing and scuba diving

Favourite Wine:: I like big weighty reds such as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino. I also love sweet desert wines such as Royal Tokaji.

Interesting Fact:: I have sung at Abbey Road – though less well than the Beatles.

Mark Dixon

Manufacturing Director

About Me

Mark Dixon

Responsible for Technical, Processing, Production and Engineering.

Hobbies / Interests:: I am a keen supporter of Man UTD. I also enjoy boating, holidaying, and walking the three French Bulldogs I have rescued.

Favourite Wine:: I prefer white wines, especially New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough or Pouilly-Fumé from the Loire Valley.

Interesting Fact:: I breed & race Greyhounds.

Karen Wilson

Wine Buying Director

About Me

Karen Wilson

Responsible for directing Kingsland’s wine buying strategy and overseeing our bulk wine sourcing and producer portfolio

Hobbies / Interests:: I love watching football and hockey. I am always reading and am a member of a fantastic Book Club where I have made some great friends.

Favourite Wine:: I absolutely love the McManis Family Vineyards Petite Sirah, we have worked with the McManis Family for over 20 years and not only are they super nice people to do business with they have stayed true to their commitment to make fabulous quality, affordable wine from their own vineyards. However, the world of wine is huge and I am always excited to try something new!

Michael Forde

Supply Chain Director

About Me

Michael Forde

Demand management, ordering bulk and cased goods, packaging purchasing, production planning, sales order processing, warehousing & distribution.

Hobbies / Interests:: Watching Man Utd, Swimming, Eating out, Music, Craft Beer.

Favourite Wine:: I like a good Pouilly Fume or Argentinian Malbec depending on the occasion.

Interesting Fact:: I have lived in England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales. I own a miniature poodle called Dougal. Johnny Marr sometimes jogs past my house.

Paul Wibberley

Finance Director

About Me

Paul Wibberley

Responsible for Kingsland’s Finances including reporting, capex & supporting commercial and operations colleagues

Hobbies / Interests:: I am a member of Lancashire Cricket, I also enjoy watching Man United, travelling and cycling.

Favourite Wine:: I like big weighty reds that compliment meat and recently discovered a surprising Romanian Feteasca Neagra.

Andy Henderson

Operations Director

About Me

Andy Henderson

Responsible for Kingsland Drinks’ factory operations, technical and supply chain functions.

Hobbies / Interests:: I like watching sport, especially live. Listen to music a lot and recently started adding to a dated vinyl collection.

Favourite Wine:: White wine would be Gewurztraminer or Sauvignon Blanc or robust reds with intense fruit aromas.

Interesting Fact:: I used to play football with Dalian Atkinson and I have been involved in an emergency plane landing (jettison the fuel, adapt crash position the whole works!)

Mark Riley

Commercial Director

About Me

Mark Riley

Responsible for the complete commercial operation of the Kingsland business incorporating the Sales, Marketing and Liquids Buying functions.

Denis O'Flynn

Non-Executive Director

About Me

Denis O'Flynn

As a Non Executive Director my role is primarily to challenge the business and business decisions in a constructive way, using my industry expertise and independence.

Hobbies:: On the sports side I am a keen cyclist and a complete rugby nut! I also like gardening. In recent years keeping my two grandchildren entertained.