Mark Riley appointed Maxxium UK off-trade sales director

Premium spirits company Maxxium UK has appointed Mark Riley as sales director off-trade.

As the current commercial operations director, he will take over responsibility from David Everett, who is to step down after 24 years service.

Riley, joined in 2009 from Beam UK where he was sales director, he has had 15 years drinks industry experience.

Everett will remain at the business until 31 May to ensure a smooth hand over, and Riley will start from April 1.

Managing director of Maxxium UK, Huw Pennell says: "David has been very committed to Maxxium over many years and we wish him all the best for the future.

"Mark brings to the role a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong customer focus which will help to ensure that Maxxium remains one of the country's most dynamic and innovative spirits companies."

Maxxium UK Ltd is part of the global sales and distribution alliance between Beam Inc and The Edrington Group.

Its UK portfolio of premium brands includes: blended Scotch (The Famous Grouse and Teacher's), malt whisky (Highland Park, Laphroaig, The Macallan, The Glenrothes and Ardmore), imported whiskey (Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, Canadian Club), cognac and brandy (Courvoisier and Fundador), sherry (Harveys), vodka (Stolichnaya), tequila (Sauza), rum (Brugal and Cruzan), liqueurs and specialities (Sourz, Bols liqueurs, Galliano, Vaccari, After Shock)