– UK, Ashford – Chapel Down Group Plc (LON: CDGP), England’s leading and largest winemaker, announced that the Board intends to appoint Michael Spencer as Chair of its Board of Directors, following the resignation of Martin Glenn to take effect in September 2025.
The company also announced the appointment of Simon Litherland to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director in August.
About Michael Spencer
Michael Spencer is the founder of ICAP, where he has delivered a total shareholder return of over 5,000%, and has served as Chairman of Bordeaux Index since 2011. Through his investment vehicle IPGL, he is Chapel Down’s largest shareholder, holding 27.3% of the Company’s issued share capital. He has served as a Non-Executive Director since 2023 and was awarded a peerage in 2020.
About Simon Litherland
Simon Litherland was the CEO of Britvic plc from 2013 to 2025, leading the company through a period of growth that culminated in its recent acquisition by the Carlsberg Group. Simon previously held senior leadership roles at Diageo across Great Britain, South Africa, Ireland, and Central and Eastern Europe.
About Chapel Down
Chapel Down is England’s leading and largest winemaker and the power brand of English wine, the world’s newest international wine region. From its home in Kent, in the heart of the Garden of England, Chapel Down produces a range of sparkling and still wines which consistently win prestigious international awards for their quality. Chapel Down has over 1,000 acres of vineyards, c. 9% of the UK’s total, of which 750 acres are fully productive.
Chapel Down’s status as the most recognised English wine brand is supported by its partnerships with flagship sporting and cultural events, including Ascot, The Boat Race, and Pub in the Park, and Chapel Down is the ‘Official Sparkling Wine’ of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Chapel Down is listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM and has over 10,000 retail investors who enjoy discounts on Chapel Down’s wines, tours and tastings at the brand’s home at Tenterden in Kent, which each year attracts c50,000 visitors.
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