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Rita Greenwood

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Vice Chair Scotch Whisky Association at Scotch Whisky Association
📍 Weybridge, England, United Kingdom

Rita Greenwood is the Chief Investment Officer at William Grant & Sons and serves as the Vice Chair of the Scotch Whisky Association. Her extensive career in the drinks industry spans numerous senior leadership roles, including Managing Director for various regions. She is a Business Studies graduate from Kingston University and a Master of the Quaich.

Demonstrating a commitment to the wider industry and community, Rita is a former board trustee of The Drinks Trust charity and a Corporate Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Distillers. She also actively mentors young people entering the spirits trade, sharing her considerable experience to help them grow professionally.

Rita is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, serving as an Executive Board sponsor for D&I at William Grant & Sons.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Vice Chair Scotch Whisky Association
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Weybridge, England, United Kingdom
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Scotch Whisky Industry
As Vice Chair of the Scotch Whisky Association, she plays a pivotal role in the strategic direction and governance of the entire industry.
Corporate Investment
As Chief Investment Officer for the global spirits company William Grant & Sons, she leads the firm's strategic investment and financial initiatives.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Vice Chair Scotch Whisky Association
Scotch Whisky Association
10-2023
Chief Investment Officer
William Grant & Sons
4-2021 - 9-2023
Supervisory Board Business Counsel
William Grant & Sons
9-2017 - 3-2021
Regional President Europe, Middle East & Africa
William Grant & Sons
2-2016 - 8-2017
Managing Director UK & Ireland
William Grant & Sons
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Media appearances

SWA Council. Featured in Scotch Whisky Association
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Education
Board Director & Trustee
Institute of Directors (IoD)
Business strategy
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
Organizational Leadership
The Leadership Trust
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