The Scotch Whisky Association

The Scotch Whisky Association

Trading as: Scotch Whisky Association
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The Scotch Whisky Association is the trade body representing the Scotch Whisky industry, advocating for its interests and promoting the quality and heritage of Scotch Whisky globally.

Founded: 22/04/1960
Industries: Activities of business and employers membership organizations
Location: Edinburgh

Products

  • Scotch Whisky

Services

  • Advocacy For Scotch Whisky Regulations
  • Promotion Of Scotch Whisky Exports
  • Support For Distilleries And Industry Professionals

Financial Snapshot

Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £1.9m
↓ -21%
Turnover £7.14m
↓ -1%
EBITDA -£0.29m
↓ -137%
Total Liabilities £0.72m
↓ -2%
Employees 42
↑ 5%

Directors

Role:
Chief Global Brands Officer
Appointed:
17/01/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Chief Executive
Appointed:
01/01/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
52 years
Role:
Group Stocks Director
Appointed:
18/03/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
60 years
Role:
Founder & Ceo
Appointed:
01/01/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
60 years
Role:
Managing Director
Appointed:
01/01/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
57 years
Role:
General Management
Appointed:
12/07/2023
Nationality:
American
Age:
54 years
Role:
Managing Director/master Blender
Appointed:
17/03/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
80 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
17/03/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
60 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/01/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
64 years
Role:
Chairman & Ceo Of Chivas Brothers
Appointed:
10/09/2021
Nationality:
French
Age:
54 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
19/03/2021
Nationality:
British
Age:
57 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
10/12/2019
Nationality:
British
Age:
49 years
Role:
Chief Financial Officer
Appointed:
07/06/2019
Nationality:
British
Age:
52 years
Role:
Global Corporate Relations Director
Appointed:
21/09/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
49 years
Role:
Managing Director
Appointed:
08/06/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
57 years

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The Trustees of the Scottish Whisky Association Pension and Life Assurance Scheme (As More Particularly Described in the Instrument) Outstanding
Created 13/12/2021
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Grants

Total grant funding received: £139,600.00

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
£27,920.00

To raise awareness and encourage proactive engagement from the companies to ensure they are fully briefed and have taken positive action to be prepared for 31 October 2019. This will be achieved through holding events and to create literature to distribute to all members and encourage dialigure and promote to businesses the importance of planning for a no deal Brexit held in September and October.

Date Awarded:
09/10/2019
Programme:
Business Readiness Fund
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
£27,920.00

To raise awareness and encourage proactive engagement from the companies to ensure they are fully briefed and have taken positive action to be prepared for 31 October 2019. This will be achieved through holding events and to create literature to distribute to all members and encourage dialigure and promote to businesses the importance of planning for a no deal Brexit held in September and October.

Date Awarded:
09/10/2019
Programme:
Business Readiness Fund
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
£27,920.00

To raise awareness and encourage proactive engagement from the companies to ensure they are fully briefed and have taken positive action to be prepared for 31 October 2019. This will be achieved through holding events and to create literature to distribute to all members and encourage dialigure and promote to businesses the importance of planning for a no deal Brexit held in September and October.

Date Awarded:
09/10/2019
Programme:
Business Readiness Fund
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
£27,920.00

To raise awareness and encourage proactive engagement from the companies to ensure they are fully briefed and have taken positive action to be prepared for 31 October 2019. This will be achieved through holding events and to create literature to distribute to all members and encourage dialigure and promote to businesses the importance of planning for a no deal Brexit held in September and October.

Date Awarded:
09/10/2019
Programme:
Business Readiness Fund
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
£27,920.00

To raise awareness and encourage proactive engagement from the companies to ensure they are fully briefed and have taken positive action to be prepared for 31 October 2019. This will be achieved through holding events and to create literature to distribute to all members and encourage dialigure and promote to businesses the importance of planning for a no deal Brexit held in September and October.

Date Awarded:
09/10/2019
Programme:
Business Readiness Fund

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