At Best Startup UK we track over 130,000 UK startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Director operating in the Brewing space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
James Minkin
Owner ,Commercial Director & Founder of Purity Brewing Co
James Minkin is the Founder & NED at Purity Brewing Co.
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About Purity Brewing Co, Purity Brewing Co: Purity Brewing Company is an award winning craft brewery established in 2005.
Bob Park
Director of Central City Brewers + Distillers
Bob co-founded FINCAD in 1990 and is responsible for the overall management of the company. Prior to co-founding FINCAD he worked in the Canadian investment industry in the private client areas of two national firms, Richardson Greenshields and CIBC Wood Gundy, latterly as a vice president. Bob is also a member of the governing council of the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance, Canada’s leading hi-tech industry alliance.
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About Central City Brewers + Distillers: Central City Brewers + Distillers is a brewery and distillery company producing craft beer, cider, spirits and ready-to-drink beverages.
Peregrine Jackson
Technical Director of The Friday Beer Co
Peregrine Jackson is the Co-Founder & Director of The Friday Beer Co. He attended University of Hull in 1993.
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About The Friday Beer Co: From the heart of the Malvern Hills in rural Worcestershire, Friday Beer brings you a range of bottle-conditioned ales.
Gerald Williams
Director of The Friday Beer Co
Gerald Williams is the Co-Founder & Director of The Friday Beer Co. He attended Birmingham City University in 1980.
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About The Friday Beer Co: From the heart of the Malvern Hills in rural Worcestershire, Friday Beer brings you a range of bottle-conditioned ales.
Andrew Birkby
Director of Wild Card Brewery
Raised on a healthy selection of best bitters and pale ales from his home Midlands, Andrew has always been fanatical about beer. Meticulous and calm, he brings a level head and steady hand to the Wild Card Brewery. On the few occasions when not brewing or tasting you will most likely find Andrew learning Portuguese, riding his bike or tending his garden
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About Wild Card Brewery: Wild Card Brewery is a micro-brewery and bar in Walthamstow.
Gary Ward
Managing Director of Redchurch Brewery
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About Redchurch Brewery: Redchurch Brewery have a mission to explore the outer limits of brewing techniques and flavours.