Former Marketing Manager, Matt Rimmer, has been appointed Head of SouthTrade International and Chair of a newly created Leadership Committee within the company. Together, Rimmer and the Leadership Committee will take over corporate responsibilities from founders Tony Stubley and Dave Higgins.

Stubley said that the new appointment will allow himself and Higgins to focus on strategic opportunities for the company.

“It is with great pleasure and confidence that after nearly 14 years, Dave Higgins and I are passing over day-to-day decision making to Matt Rimmer and the Leadership Committee,” Stubley said. “Matt is an inspiring leader and a considered decision maker.”

The Leadership Committee includes current Supply Chain Manager, Juan Pabon; National Training Manager, Gee David; Head of Finance, Matt Smith; and Independent Advisor, Craig Sibbit.

“I am grateful to Tony and Dave for this opportunity. We have a wonderful team at SouthTrade and everyone throughout the business is dedicated to building premium spirits brands,” Rimmer said.