Ed Barnes

Ed Barnes serves as the Managing Director for Hopsteiner, overseeing the UK and Ireland business with responsibilities including P&L management, global hop procurement, and technical support for multinational breweries. Additionally, Ed is a Co-Founder of Generation Distillers, focusing on the creation of handcrafted spirits. Previous roles include Operations Director and Contract Sales at Yattendon Brewing Co, where Ed led operational performance and contract brewing initiatives, and Founder of KB Solutions Ltd, which delivered tailored solutions for the brewing and FMCG industries. At SABMiller, Ed held the position of Global Brewing Development Manager, contributing to global strategies and sustainability projects. Ed holds a General Certificate in Distillation from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and is recognized as a Chartered Scientist by the Science Council.