About CIBD
Board
About Us
President
Raphaël Grisoni
Raphaël is an international drinks industry leader with a wealth of experience in the Scotch whisky, champagne and rum industries.
Deputy President
Jaideep Chandrasekharan
Jaideep also has a long association with the CIBD, and was made a Fellow of the CIBD in 2019 to mark his contribution to the technical advancement of the Brewing & Distilling industry.
Immediate Past President
Dr Megan Sheehy
Megan was the CIBD's second successive female President and the fourth woman in this role in the history of the organisation. Megan proves the global reach of CIBD as an institution with strong roots and high engagement in the Asia Pacific region.
Honorary Treasurer
Will Calvert
Will, Managing Director of Windsor & Eton Brewery, brings strong technical brewing expertise and an excellent professional network that crosses over both the mainstream beer and craft sectors.
Trustee
David Cook
David brings to the Board the expertise on modern educational standards that will enable the CIBD to develop its value proposition and support the Chartership transition.
Vikram Damodaran
With nearly 25 years of industry experience, Vikram brings a wealth of experience driving entrepreneurship and innovation.
Georgina Young
Georgina has been actively involved with the CIBD and brings over 20 years’ experience in the industry.
Danielle Bekker
Danielle brings international expertise in FMCG innovation, malting and brewing, supply chain management and commercial strategy.
Martin Hayes
Martin is a finance and business leader with more than 25 years of international experience across the brewing and wider drinks sector.
Stuart Watts
Stuart Watts has over 20 years' experience as a business leader with specialisms across the manufacturing arena in distilling.
