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Frazer Thompson

Doer · DISC type ds
Retired Founder / CEO at Chapel Down Group plc
📍 Fordwich, England, United Kingdom

Frazer Thompson is a highly respected figure in the UK beverage industry, best known for his 20-year tenure as CEO of Chapel Down, where he was pivotal in establishing English wine on the global stage. His early career included becoming a director at Whitbread plc at 29 and Global Brand Director for Heineken. People often describe him as a dynamic, inspiring, and committed leader.

Since retiring from Chapel Down in 2021, Frazer remains active as a Non-Executive Director for English winemaker Gusbourne and Westerham Brewery, continuing his passion for the industry. He and his wife also own Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse, a luxury bed and breakfast, and he enjoys spending time with his family, including a son in New Zealand.

Unique fact: Frazer led the marketing team that created the iconic "Cream of Manchester" advertising campaign for Boddingtons beer.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Retired Founder / CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fordwich, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Frazer shows up

Long-term Focused
Deliberate Doer
Fast-paced

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Frazer cares about

English Wine's Future
After transforming Chapel Down over 20 years, he joined the board of rival Gusbourne, showing his deep commitment to the entire English wine sector's growth and success.
Craft Beverage Branding
His career spans building iconic beer brands (Boddingtons, Heineken), pioneering English wine, and now advising a craft brewery, highlighting a passion for creating strong beverage identities.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Retired Founder / CEO
Chapel Down Group plc
11-2001 - 9-2021
CEO
English Wines Group (Chapel Down)
9-2009 - 9-2019
Proprietor
Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse
11-2006 - 12-2009
Chairman, Kent
Institute of Directors
Non exec director
Brand Finance
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1977 - 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Greenwich
1967 - 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
RGS, Newcastle
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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