Bancroft

Looking to the future, with his robust and measured leadership, commitment to the team and passion for the business demonstrated since joining Bancroft Wines in October 2020, Damian Carrington has accepted the role of Managing Director, further to Jon Worsley’s resignation.

Damian Carrington joined Bancroft following 12 years at Fields, Morris & Verdin/Berry Bros & Rudd. He has been in the wine trade all of his working life including stints at Oddbins, Harrods and Enotria. Damian is a proven business leader with deep experience in wine and luxury markets.

“Jon Worsley has been instrumental in taking the Company forward in line with its ambitious growth plans” says Peter De Haan, Chairman, “we thank him for his leadership.”

Damian will be implementing a strategy to deliver sustained, profitable, long-term growth with a view to ensure the best use of current resources across the team and consider new appointments.

Peter De Haan says of the appointment: “Damian Carrington has put forward his envisaged new structure placing Bancroft in an even greater position of strength,” adding “this is an exciting time at Bancroft, for our producers and our team.”

“I am confident that our portfolio and our team are well positioned within the competitive marketplace” says Damian Carrington. “I am thrilled to continue to make a meaningful impact at the Company as Managing Director.”

Strategic Promotions within Bancroft Wines
Building on her promotion earlier this year to encompass operational as well as financial responsibilities within the business, Jo Walker,  has been appointed to the Board of Bancroft Wines Ltd as Finance and Operations Director presenting an opportunity to enhance both her financial and business acumen at an increasingly strategic level balanced with her wealth of knowledge in the world of wine.  

In addition, James Snoxell is taking on the role of Head of Buying tasked with expanding his current fine wine remit with responsibility for the overall buying strategy for Bancroft, ensuring a commercially attractive portfolio offering the requisite depth, quality and range of product to meet business objectives and service our respective market sectors. 

Earlier this year, Lenka Sedlackova MW, was promoted to Head of Brand Management following on from her success at driving growth across sections of the portfolio. Lenka has built a reputation for her ability to forge strong relationships with producers, helping them achieve their goals in this dynamic market.

In addition to these appointments, the leadership team consists of Johnny Paterson (Head of Regionals), Anne Cathelineau (Head of London Sales), Hannah Van Susteren (Head of Marketing).