SCOTTISH LICENSED TRADE STALWART TO LEAD PARTNERSHIP TACKLING HARMFUL DRINKING
The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership (SAIP) has appointed Paul Waterson as its new chair.
Paul is a highly respected figure in the industry having worked in the licensed trade for over 50 years in his family business. He was a former Chief Executive of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association and is Patron of The Benevolent Society of the Licensed Trade of Scotland.
Paul takes over from Kieran Healey-Ryder of whisky makers Whyte and Mackay.
Paul said:
“I am delighted to be taking over as chair of the partnership which I have been involved with since it began. I look forward to working with the partners and the organisations it supports to deliver impactful initiatives to promote responsible consumption and tackle harmful drinking. The industry has an important part to play in tackling alcohol misuse in Scotland and the partnership is a key element of that activity.”
Kieran added:
“I am handing over the reins to Paul at a critical time for the on and off trade and I am sure his knowledge and wisdom will increase the positive impact the Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has on our communities.”
Notes to Editors:
1. The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership (SAIP) is a partnership of alcoholic beverage producers and representatives of the on-trade and off-trade in Scotland which includes:
Diageo, BII Scotland, National Association of Cidermakers, Molson Coors, TLT, Scottish Beer & Pub Association, Heineken, Bacardi, Pernod Ricard, The Scotch Whisky Association, Scottish Licensed Trade Association, Wine & Spirits Trade Association, Scottish Retail Consortium, Whyte & MacKay, Scottish Grocers’ Federation, Edrington and The Portman Group
It provides a platform for the alcohol industry to promote responsible drinking and contribute towards tackling harmful drinking.
2. For further information, please contact: Paul Waterson Tel: 07768 977102