G&J Greenall announce appointment of Sales & Marketing Director

Steve Ferris has been appointed Sales & Marketing Director with G. & J. Greenall, subsidiary of the De Vere Group plc. He brings a wealth of knowledge of the international beverages industry to this role.

At the beginning of 2000, Steve launched a new, specialised consultancy service, Ferris Associates Limited, which provided international business advice and project management, strategic business reviews, and business development recommendations to major companies in both the FMCG and Drinks sectors.

Previously, Steve was Business Development Director, Europe, for Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine, having held a number of senior roles during his thirteen years with the group, including Business Group Director for the U.K. His career started in a management development programme at Beecham Group (Glaxo SmithKline).

Ray Voisey, current Sales Director of G & J Greenall retires from full time duties during May, however he will continue in a consultancy capacity to provide support to UK customers during 2001. Ray has enjoyed an illustrious and successful career, spanning 30 years with G & J Greenall.

G & J Greenall are distillers of the highest quality Gins dating back to 1761. The business has expanded to offer a range of Gin brands including Greenall's London Dry Gin, Daresbury Quintessential Dry Gin, and ready to drink Greenall's Gin & Tonic 330ml cans, plus a comprehensive portfolio of Gins, Vodkas and Tequilas. For more information visit the web site: gjgreenall.com