Konvoy expands into UK & Europe with new team on the ground

Konvoy has expanded into the UK and Europe brewing markets with series of new hires ahead of the launch in 2023.

Adam Trippe-Smith, Managing Director and Founder of Konvoy, said, “I am incredibly proud to announce this series of new appointments, which run alongside considerable growth plans for the Konvoy business. We are excited to launch officially in the UK and Europe in early 2023 as we continue to disrupt the global keg industry one stainless steel keg at a time.”

The London based office will be led by CEO Christian Barden (pictured below right) who will be supported by a team including:

• Chris Beardow, Operations Director, UK
• Richard Atkinson, Business Development Director, UK
• Tom Meakin, Business Development Director, UK
• Heiko Wiebel as Business Development Director, Europe

Barden said, “I’m excited to get working with such a great team and evolving the world of keg management with Adam Trippe-Smith again. Drinks and hospitality have always been so innovative, we’re excited to be “here for your beer” wherever we can help customer supply chain experiences."

Mr Trippe-Smith and Mr Barden worked together when Mr Barden was General Manager for Kegstar on its entry into the UK market in 2016 along with Chris Beardow and Richard Atkinson. He was appointed CEO of the Kegstar business globally in 2020.

Locally, Konvoy welcomed a new CFO to the Australian head office in August with Michael Campbell joining from Pacific Hunter Group, owners of Rockpool Group, Fratelli Fresh and Urban Purveyor Group. Konvoy is about to invest a further w$10 million into the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Michael Campbell said “I’m delighted to be joining the talented team at Konvoy at an exciting time in its development. They’ve achieved impressive market share in Australia and New Zealand since launch and their technology will be a key differentiator for expansion into new markets."