Directorate change

Distil PLC

15 September 2026

 

Distil plc ("the Company")

Board change

Distil Plc (AIM:DIS), the owner of premium drinks brands RedLeg Spiced Rum, Blackwoods Gin and Vodka, and Blavod Black Vodka, announces that Sarah Kingsbury will step down from her role as Marketing Director and as a director of the Company with effect from 14 September 2026.

Sarah leaves the business following the proposed changes to the Company's operating model, under which certain strategic brand, marketing and commercial activities are intended to be delivered through Fortitude Spirits Group as the strategic partnership develops.

During her six years with Distil, Sarah has played a significant role in shaping the Company's portfolio, leading brand strategy, innovation, packaging development and marketing programmes across domestic and international markets. She also led the development of the Blackwoods Brand Home from concept through to launch, creating a compelling consumer proposition and a premium destination that brings the brand to life. Her work has helped strengthen the Company's brands and establish a clear strategic platform for future growth.

The Board would like to thank Sarah for her professionalism, commitment and significant contribution to the business and wishes her every success in the future.

The Company will provide further updates on the implementation of its proposed operating model as appropriate.

For further information:

Distil Plc
Philip Naughton, Chairman	Tel: [phone]
SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (NOMAD)
Neil Baldwin Mark Brady	Tel: [phone]
Allenby Capital Ltd (Broker)
James Reeve/Jos Pinnington/Matt Butlin	Tel: [phone]

 

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