SWA welcomes recognition in New Year Honours

Commenting on the New Year Honours, Scotch Whisky Association Chief Executive Mark Kent CMG said:

“Sir Ivan’s knighthood is richly deserved recognition of his contribution to business and equality. Throughout his years on the SWA Council, most recently serving as Chair, he has helped drive the industry’s sustainability ambitions, its work on increasing diversity and inclusion, and efforts to protect and promote Scotch Whisky around the world.

“Throughout his decade at the helm of Diageo, Sir Ivan has played a leading role in the boosting the global success of Scotch Whisky, and laying the foundations for a even more prosperous future.

“Sir Ivan embodies the spirit of the Scotch Whisky industry, as does Jim McEwan, also recognised with an MBE for his services to the Scotch Whisky industry and Islay. Everyone who works in Scotch Whisky is rightly proud of their contribution to our world class industry.”