Yorkshire-based Timothy Taylor’s has announced that Andrew Carter will become its new CEO.

Carter, currently CEO of English winemaker Chapel Down Group PLC, will succeed Tim Dewey, who is retiring from the role in March 2025.

He has previously held senior leadership positions in the drinks industry, working on brands including Bombay Sapphire, Penfolds, Chase Vodka, Bacardi, Strongbow, and San Miguel.

Tim Clarke, chairman of Timothy Taylor’s said: “The Board are extremely grateful to Tim Dewey for all that he has achieved over the past decade, in developing the business through a sustained focus on sales and marketing as well as investment in brewing quality, including the current £9m capital programme at the Knowle Spring Brewery. 

“In that time, our leading brand, Landlord, has grown from No 8 in the cask ale market to recently achieving the No 1 position by value in the category. We are delighted that he will be succeeded by Andrew Carter, who also has an extensive and proven record in the development of premium drinks brands.” 

Carter added “I am delighted to be joining the Timothy Taylor family-owned business at this exciting stage in its history.  Since 1858 Taylor’s have been producing outstanding quality cask ales and I am looking forward to tackling the category challenges and building the position of Timothy Taylor’s as the number one cask ale brand in the UK. 

“Tim has done an excellent job, supported by a strong leadership team and Board.  It is going to be great to work with them to create the next chapter in the successful development of the Company.”