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
