News > People

News in brief

WSTA appoints DEFRA deputy director new chief executive

By Emma Eversham , 21-Mar-2012

Related topics: Business, People, Restaurants, Hotels, Pubs & Bars

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has appointed Miles Beales, DEFRA's deputy director for EU and international agriculture policy, its new chief executive. 

Miles Beales will lead the Wine & Spirit Trade Association from June

Miles Beales will lead the Wine & Spirit Trade Association from June

Beales, who has spent much of his career working for Government offices, will take over from interim chief executive Gavin Partington in June. 

WSTA Chairman Tim How said: "I am very pleased to welcome Miles to the WSTA. He brings with him extensive experience across Government, which will help the industry navigate a broad range of policy issues impacting the sector at both UK and EU level."

Beales said he was looking forward to the new role and supporting its members and the wine and spirit industry. "Together we can chart an effective course between responsibility, growth and consumer choice," he said.  

The WSTA has been led by communications director Partington since the departure of former chief executive Jeremy Beadles last November.

BigHighlights

Arie van der Spek: Pearls of Wisdom

Arie van der Spek: Pearls of Wisdom

After a long career in the hotel industry, which included a stint with IHG as a chief...

#SocialRestaurant: How to use Twitter effectively

#SocialRestaurant: How to use Twitter effectively

They’re all on it. Big national chains, high-profile chefs and small emerging brands across the UK have...

Business Profile: Kimchee

Business Profile: Kimchee

After the phenomenal success of Holborn’s Kimchee restaurant, Wasabi owner Dong Hyun Kim is bringing Korean food to...

World's 50 Best Restaurants 2013: El Celler de Can Roca video interview

World's 50 Best Restaurants 2013: El Celler de Can Roca video interview

Joan Roca, the co-founder and head chef of El Celler de Can Roca, has told BigHospitality he...

David Connell: Career Profile

David Connell: Career Profile

David Connell is a prime example of good old-fashioned hard work paying off. Having worked at various...

Find us on Facebook

Digital Edition - Restaurant Magazine

Access to the Restaurant Magazine digital edition