Benet Slay

Non Executive Director at The Pathfinder Spirit
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(386) 825-5501
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Henley-on-Thames, UK

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Experience

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Non Executive Director
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      Seattle, Washington, United States

    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chairman
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      Drimnin, Scotland Scotch with purpose: Nc'nean is a young, independent west coast whisky distillery. Creating experimental spirits. Pioneering sustainable production. 100% organic and the UK’s first net zero CO2 emissions distillery. Distilling started in March 2017 and from the beginning we've set out to do things differently, to get people to think again about Scotch. We're uninhibited by tradition and we're not afraid to colour outside the lines. We launched our Botanical Spirit in early 2019:… Show more Scotch with purpose: Nc'nean is a young, independent west coast whisky distillery. Creating experimental spirits. Pioneering sustainable production. 100% organic and the UK’s first net zero CO2 emissions distillery. Distilling started in March 2017 and from the beginning we've set out to do things differently, to get people to think again about Scotch. We're uninhibited by tradition and we're not afraid to colour outside the lines. We launched our Botanical Spirit in early 2019: it's our new make spirit re-distilled with ten botanicals some of which have been hand-foraged from around the distillery. We've also released three aged versions of the Botanical Spirit: bourbon, Mondino and vermouth. We are selling Batch 08 of our whisky now, having sold out Ainnir and Batches 01 - 07. Available online, at Selfridges, Berry Bros and other good independent retailers. www.ncnean.com Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Sporting Goods Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Non Executive Director
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      Reading, England, United Kingdom

    • Trustee
      • Jan 2016 - Present

      Oxford, United Kingdom Photography Oxford is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registration no. 1154142). It was established to run regular Photo Oxford Festivals. Our objective is to bring to the city of Oxford and its environs internationally acclaimed photography and photographic debate, for the benefit of local residents and visitors. Photo Oxford delivers exhibitions and events in collaboration with local, national and international partners to bring examples of photographic excellence to the region… Show more Photography Oxford is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registration no. 1154142). It was established to run regular Photo Oxford Festivals. Our objective is to bring to the city of Oxford and its environs internationally acclaimed photography and photographic debate, for the benefit of local residents and visitors. Photo Oxford delivers exhibitions and events in collaboration with local, national and international partners to bring examples of photographic excellence to the region, develop new audiences, nurture talent, and promote investment within the sector. Photo Oxford 2017 took place at various collaborative venues in Oxford during the month of September 2017. A cut-down Festival took place in October 2020, around the theme of "Women And Photography - Ways of Seeing and Being Seen", with significant parts moving online due to Covid-19. All Open Call results are available on our website and on Photocrowd. https://sites.google.com/view/photooxford2020/home Show less

    • Founder and CEO
      • Feb 2014 - Present

      Henley On Thames Strategy and management consulting business covering FMCG and retail sales, marketing, high performance culture and executive development.

    • United Kingdom
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

      London, United Kingdom Seedlip is a Nature Company on a mission to solve the dilemma of "what to drink when you're Not drinking®" with The World's First Distilled Non-Alcoholic Spirits. Based on herbal distilled non-alc remedies documented in The Art of Distillation published in London in 1651 & in continuation of 300 year family farming legacy of Founder Ben Branson. Seedlip Garden 108 is herbal Seedlip Spice 94 is aromatic Seedlip Grove 42 is citrusy Best served with Tonic. Sugar Free… Show more Seedlip is a Nature Company on a mission to solve the dilemma of "what to drink when you're Not drinking®" with The World's First Distilled Non-Alcoholic Spirits. Based on herbal distilled non-alc remedies documented in The Art of Distillation published in London in 1651 & in continuation of 300 year family farming legacy of Founder Ben Branson. Seedlip Garden 108 is herbal Seedlip Spice 94 is aromatic Seedlip Grove 42 is citrusy Best served with Tonic. Sugar Free - Sweetener Free - Calorie Free - Allergen Free Served in over 100 Michelin * Restaurants, the best three cocktail bars & finest retailers in the world. LDN - NYC - LA - SF - CPH - MIL - STH - AMS - SYD - MEL - HK - TOR www.SeedlipDrinks.com Show less

    • Denmark
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • CEO
      • Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

      Northampton, United Kingdom The Carlsberg Group is the fourth largest brewer in the world with a large portfolio of beer and other beverage brands. Carlsberg is one of the best-known beer brands in the world, and Carlsberg and Tuborg are among the biggest brands in Europe. The UK portfolio also includes Tetley's, Holsten, Sommersby and CUK also distribute great world beer brands such as San Miguel and Staropramen. The UK business comprised of c.2,000 employees in 18 sites across production, logistics, sales, marketing… Show more The Carlsberg Group is the fourth largest brewer in the world with a large portfolio of beer and other beverage brands. Carlsberg is one of the best-known beer brands in the world, and Carlsberg and Tuborg are among the biggest brands in Europe. The UK portfolio also includes Tetley's, Holsten, Sommersby and CUK also distribute great world beer brands such as San Miguel and Staropramen. The UK business comprised of c.2,000 employees in 18 sites across production, logistics, sales, marketing, finance and all other functions. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Council Member
      • Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

      Council member of The Portman Group which is the UK's leading drinks producers self-regulatory body concerned solely with the social responsibility issues surrounding alcohol, particularly: to encourage and challenge drinks producers to promote their products responsibly, through operating our Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks; to show leadership on best practice in the area of alcohol social responsibility through the actions of our member… Show more Council member of The Portman Group which is the UK's leading drinks producers self-regulatory body concerned solely with the social responsibility issues surrounding alcohol, particularly: to encourage and challenge drinks producers to promote their products responsibly, through operating our Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks; to show leadership on best practice in the area of alcohol social responsibility through the actions of our member companies; and to speak on behalf of members on these issues to inform public opinion and policy. Show less

    • Trustee
      • 2007 - Feb 2014

      Drinkaware is an independent, UK wide charity which aims to change the UK’s drinking habits for the better. Drinkaware promotes responsible drinking and finding innovative ways to challenge the national drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misuse and minimise alcohol-related harm.

    • United Kingdom
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Managing Director, Northern Europe
      • Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

      Full p+l responsibility for 10 markets across Northern Europe (France, Germany, Benelux, Austria, Switzerland, the Nordics) for the world's leading premium drinks business, Diageo. Previously MD, Diageo GB.

    • United Kingdom
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Managing Director, GB
      • 2006 - 2009

    • Off Trade Managing Director
      • 2005 - 2006

      London, United Kingdom

    • On Trade Managing Director
      • 2004 - 2005

      London, United Kingdom

    • Council Member
      • 2004 - 2009

      London, United Kingdom Council member of The Portman Group which is the UK's leading drinks producers self-regulatory body concerned solely with the social responsibility issues surrounding alcohol, particularly: to encourage and challenge drinks producers to promote their products responsibly, through operating our Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks; to show leadership on best practice in the area of alcohol social responsibility through the actions of our member… Show more Council member of The Portman Group which is the UK's leading drinks producers self-regulatory body concerned solely with the social responsibility issues surrounding alcohol, particularly: to encourage and challenge drinks producers to promote their products responsibly, through operating our Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks; to show leadership on best practice in the area of alcohol social responsibility through the actions of our member companies; and to speak on behalf of members on these issues to inform public opinion and policy. Show less

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Various Sales and GM roles both in Pepsi internationally and in Walkers Crisps in the UK
      • 1991 - 2004

      UK, USA, Portugal, Italy, Spain and Turkey

    • Management Consulant
      • 1988 - 1990

      The City of London

    • United Kingdom
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Various Commercial Roles
      • 1984 - 1988

      Port Sunlight, Kingston Upon Thames

Education

  • University of Cambridge
    MA (Cantab), Economics
    1981 - 1984
  • Penglais Comprehensive School, Aberystwyth
    1973 - 1980

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