The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, has announced that David Ridley is stepping down as managing director and Andrew Dane is being appointed as chief executive.
The AIM-listed group's trading update for the year ended 31 December 2022 explained that following six years in the role, Ridley will step down - although remaining available to support his successor until July.
Dane, the current finance director, has been appointed as chief executive with immediate effect, charged with driving the next phase of growth.