Young Spirits appoints new managing director
Young Spirits, the company behind whisky bottler Ferg & Harris, has appointed Barbara Russell Scott as managing director.
Russell Scott first joined Young Spirits in 2023 as director of operations. As managing director, she will oversee the growth plan for the business, which was founded in 2019 by John Ferguson and Alex Harrison.
Harrison said: “Barbara has been a huge asset to our team in the last couple of years and we are thrilled that she will be taking on this new role at such an exciting stage in Young Spirits’ development. We are confident that her strong leadership skillset and strategic vision will help us to take our fast-evolving business to the next level.”
Russell Scott added: “I’m delighted to take on the role of managing director and deeply grateful to Alex and John (Young Spirits co-founders) for their trust. I’m committed to building on the business’s successes, delivering strong results, and driving positive growth for the future.”
Russell Scott has more than 30 years of experience in supply chain and operations management in the drinks industry. In her new role she will focus on scaling Young Spirits and building its team, as well as improving customer service, sustainability, and innovation.
24 October 2024 - Lucy Schofield