After spending almost ten years as the company’s 11th Managing Director in its 140-year history, Alan Kilpatrick will step down in summer 2025.
Reflecting on his decision, Alan Kilpatrick said: “It has been an absolute privilege and honour to lead North British since 2015 and I consider myself very fortunate to have had this outstanding opportunity as the culmination of my Executive career. I indicated these intentions to the board in late 2023 and with the company continuing to be held in high regard across the iconic Scotch Whisky industry, I feel it is the right time to hand on the baton as North British looks forward to its next exciting chapter. I’d like to thank my colleagues both past and present for their commitment and dedication over the time I have been with the business.”
Kedar Ulman, Head of Scotch Category at Diageo and Chairman of North British said: “On behalf of the company, I’d like to thank Alan for his strong leadership of North British over the past 10 years. Alan has had a very positive impact on North British and on the wider Scotch Whisky industry. North British will be forever grateful for Alan’s contribution towards its success. Gavin will carry Alan’s legacy forward and with him joining before Alan leaves, this will ensure a careful transition.”
