Scotland Food & Drink
Derek Brown is an experienced professional in market development and business strategy within the drinks sector. Currently serving as the UK Market Development Manager for Drinks and for West & South at Scotland Food & Drink since March 2021, Derek has a robust background in key account management and business development, demonstrated through prior roles at Bellfield Brewery, Molson Coors, and Pernod Ricard UK. Derek's expertise includes driving profitable growth, managing significant key accounts, and fostering partnerships across multiple business sectors, enhanced by a Post Graduate Diploma in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from the University of Strathclyde and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Stirling.
Scotland Food & Drink
Ensuring the delivery of the national food and drink strategy. Nurturing, supporting and championing the people and products of our industry through representation and leadership.