The Festival operates through a Board of Directors selected to provide expertise in key areas of the whisky industry, culture and heritage, and tourism and hospitality.
With an independent Chairman, the Directors work on a voluntary basis to drive the Festival forward along with the support of the Festival Team.
Executive Team
George McNeil
Chairman and Director of Johnstons of Elgin Retail.
Julie Fraser
Festival Coordinator
Angela McOwan
Festival Coordinator
Claire Kneale
Marketing and Communications
Karen Hubbard
Admin
Directors
Laura Sharp
Brand Home Manager, Diageo
Linda Mellis
formerly with Diageo
Michael Murray
Proprietor, The Dowan's Hotel Aberlour
Donna Harper
Director, S&D Harper
Stephen Rankin
Director of Prestige, Gordon and Macphail
Karen McGillivray
Business Analyst, Chivas Brothers Ltd
Lauren Mustard
Dufftown Distilleries & VIP Ambassador, William Grant and Sons
Margery McLennan
Formerly Director of Forsyth Group of Companies, Rothes, Moray
