Paul Scanlon
Co-Founder/Managing Director at Mahala Botanical- Claim this Profile
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Carmen Diaz
I had the pleasure to work with Paul close to 10 years at Chivas Brothers. He is one of the most amazing leaders I have encountered in my career; one that inspired me and many others through-out the years. He is a courageous, driven, authentic, inspiring and passionate leader that works in a very collaborative way taken others with him in the pursue of company success. He is approachable, accountable, compassionate, fair and humble. Not matter how successful he gets, he will always have time for you, making you feel that you are visible, and you matter in the organization. His behaviour increases employee motivation and it creates a happy environment for people to thrive in. Strong communicator and relationship builder. He knows how to influence people without imposing so people feel very comfortable to work with and for Paul. I will always prioritise to work with Paul as leaders like him are very rare to find. Any organization will thrive with an Executive like Paul.
Carmen Diaz
I had the pleasure to work with Paul close to 10 years at Chivas Brothers. He is one of the most amazing leaders I have encountered in my career; one that inspired me and many others through-out the years. He is a courageous, driven, authentic, inspiring and passionate leader that works in a very collaborative way taken others with him in the pursue of company success. He is approachable, accountable, compassionate, fair and humble. Not matter how successful he gets, he will always have time for you, making you feel that you are visible, and you matter in the organization. His behaviour increases employee motivation and it creates a happy environment for people to thrive in. Strong communicator and relationship builder. He knows how to influence people without imposing so people feel very comfortable to work with and for Paul. I will always prioritise to work with Paul as leaders like him are very rare to find. Any organization will thrive with an Executive like Paul.
Carmen Diaz
I had the pleasure to work with Paul close to 10 years at Chivas Brothers. He is one of the most amazing leaders I have encountered in my career; one that inspired me and many others through-out the years. He is a courageous, driven, authentic, inspiring and passionate leader that works in a very collaborative way taken others with him in the pursue of company success. He is approachable, accountable, compassionate, fair and humble. Not matter how successful he gets, he will always have time for you, making you feel that you are visible, and you matter in the organization. His behaviour increases employee motivation and it creates a happy environment for people to thrive in. Strong communicator and relationship builder. He knows how to influence people without imposing so people feel very comfortable to work with and for Paul. I will always prioritise to work with Paul as leaders like him are very rare to find. Any organization will thrive with an Executive like Paul.
Carmen Diaz
I had the pleasure to work with Paul close to 10 years at Chivas Brothers. He is one of the most amazing leaders I have encountered in my career; one that inspired me and many others through-out the years. He is a courageous, driven, authentic, inspiring and passionate leader that works in a very collaborative way taken others with him in the pursue of company success. He is approachable, accountable, compassionate, fair and humble. Not matter how successful he gets, he will always have time for you, making you feel that you are visible, and you matter in the organization. His behaviour increases employee motivation and it creates a happy environment for people to thrive in. Strong communicator and relationship builder. He knows how to influence people without imposing so people feel very comfortable to work with and for Paul. I will always prioritise to work with Paul as leaders like him are very rare to find. Any organization will thrive with an Executive like Paul.
Credentials
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WSET Level 2 Award Wines
WSET — Wine & Spirit Education TrustJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Company Direction - Strategy, Role of the Director, Finance, Leadership
The Institute of DirectorsMar, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Mahala Botanical
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder/Managing Director
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Jun 2021 - Present
Craft Alcohol Free Botanical Spirit - 9 Botanicals ethically and sustainably sourced in Western Cape of South Africa entirely distilled, bottled, labelled at Dona Distillery. Free of sugar, colourants, artificial flavours, gluten & vegan friendly. Award wining (Best No/Low Michelangelo Wines & Spirits Awards) Craft Alcohol Free Botanical Spirit - 9 Botanicals ethically and sustainably sourced in Western Cape of South Africa entirely distilled, bottled, labelled at Dona Distillery. Free of sugar, colourants, artificial flavours, gluten & vegan friendly. Award wining (Best No/Low Michelangelo Wines & Spirits Awards)
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scanbeverageconsultants
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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Founder/Director - Scan Beverage Consultants
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
Bespoke Strategy, Sales & Marketing Consultancy working with both established and 'Start Up' brands in Spirits, Hard Seltzer and No low spirits categories. Portfolio includes Iconic brands such as Inverroche Gin (www.inverroche.com) 'South Africa's leading Premium Gin', Equiano Rum (www.equianorum.com) 'Worlds first African & Caribbean Rum', The British Honey Company (www.thebritishoneycompany.co.uk) with Keepr's & Dodd's Gin. Bespoke Strategy, Sales & Marketing Consultancy working with both established and 'Start Up' brands in Spirits, Hard Seltzer and No low spirits categories. Portfolio includes Iconic brands such as Inverroche Gin (www.inverroche.com) 'South Africa's leading Premium Gin', Equiano Rum (www.equianorum.com) 'Worlds first African & Caribbean Rum', The British Honey Company (www.thebritishoneycompany.co.uk) with Keepr's & Dodd's Gin.
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Stoli® Group
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United States
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Wine & Spirits
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100 - 200 Employee
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Managing Director/Head of International
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Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
Managing Director/Head of Stoli Group International Division excl North America (Stoli Vodka, Stoli Elit Vodka, Bayou Rum, Cenote Tequila, Se Busca Mezcal, Kentucky Owl Bourbon, Tulchan Gin). Managing Sales & marketing of Stoli brands across 3rd party distributors as well as Amber Beverage Group sister companies. Managing Director/Head of Stoli Group International Division excl North America (Stoli Vodka, Stoli Elit Vodka, Bayou Rum, Cenote Tequila, Se Busca Mezcal, Kentucky Owl Bourbon, Tulchan Gin). Managing Sales & marketing of Stoli brands across 3rd party distributors as well as Amber Beverage Group sister companies.
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scanbeverageconsultants
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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Founder/Director
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Bespoke Strategy, Sales & Marketing Consultancy to the Beverage Industry including Inverroche Gin (www.inverroche.com) South Africa's leading Premium Gin Brand to successfully launch in the UK. Bespoke Strategy, Sales & Marketing Consultancy to the Beverage Industry including Inverroche Gin (www.inverroche.com) South Africa's leading Premium Gin Brand to successfully launch in the UK.
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Pernod Ricard
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France
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Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director
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2014 - Dec 2019
Managed Pernod Ricard Wines & Spirits operations in South Africa leading a team of 300 people with sales in excess of 1m cases 9l cases moving PRSA from 3rd to 2nd spirits company by value in South Africa.
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International Commercial Director/Supply Chain DIrector
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2014
Responsible for the commercial development as well as supply chain of Pernod Ricard's Scotch and Gin portfolio across >50 countries.
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Regional Commercial Director
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Jan 2001 - Aug 2008
Responsible for the export management of Scotch and gin brands in the Americas region.
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Regional Commercial Director
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Jan 1996 - Dec 2000
Achievements• Successfully transferred Jameson form 3rd party distributor (Seagram’s) to Austin Nichols/Pernod Ricard USA and managed to grow brand from flat to +10% CAGR over next 3 years• Negotiated with Pernod Ricard HQ to invest in strategy of ‘Hot Housing’ NY as ‘Hot House’ geography for the Jameson brand which culminated in USA becoming largest global market for Jameson within 5 years.
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GE Capital
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Executive
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Oct 1991 - Dec 1995
(Formerly know as Woodchester Investments). Responsible for developing marketing/sales plans for the M & A team during various acquisitions of small / medium size leasing companies in Italy, Spain and Portugal (Formerly know as Woodchester Investments). Responsible for developing marketing/sales plans for the M & A team during various acquisitions of small / medium size leasing companies in Italy, Spain and Portugal
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Enterprise Ireland
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Ireland
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Programme
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Sep 1990 - Sep 1991
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Education
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2019 - 2020
The Institute of Directors
Certificate in Company Direction, Strategy, Finance, Leadership, Role of the Director -
2008 - 2008
INSEAD
Pernod Ricard General Management Leadership and Innovation - Fontainebleau & Singapore -
1986 - 1990
Trinity College Dublin
BA Business & Economics, Business -
1980 - 1986
Blackrock College
Secondary School
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