Raising a glass to Glencairn’s new leadership team – Daily Business

Aileen Logan, Jason Kennedy, Kirsty Nicholson, Scott Davidson, Robyn Macdonald and James Crilly

Raymond Davidson, who set up Scottish glassware company Glencairn Crystal 45 years ago, is retiring as part of changes to the leadership team.

Mr Davidson is credited with played a pivotal role in building the company into an internationally recognised name in the drinks industry.

The company creates bespoke decanters and is also renowned for the Glencairn Glass, which is the world’s official glass for whisky, with over 50 million sold since it was launched 25 years ago.

Over the past two years, Glencairn has expanded into more than 80 additional countries, with its products now reaching customers in about 140 markets.

The changes of leadership see Scott Davidson appointed managing director, taking over from his brother Paul Davidson, who becomes chairman.

Kirsty Nicholson, already one of the whisky industry’s most renowned creative women, has been promoted to director level having been with the company for 12 years and previously serving as marketing and design manager.

Robyn Macdonald has been appointed to the board after more than a decade of experience in the packaging industry. She will play a key role in driving the company’s continued pioneering product innovation and will work closely with Glencairn’s global partners and clients.

After several years with the business and more than 20 years of experience in the drinks industry, Aileen Logan has joined the leadership team. She will play a key part in supporting Glencairn’s continued growth, with a focus on strengthening people, culture, and operational excellence across the organisation.

Jason Kennedy continues to lead the sales team and James Crilly focuses on purchasing and procurement.

Scott Davidson said: “These changes mark an exciting new chapter for Glencairn as we continue to evolve and position the business for the future whilst building on the family legacy that has shaped the company for more than four decades.”

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