About Us

Organisational Structure

President

Bhavya Mandanna

Bhavya is the third female President of the IBD and the youngest appointed to this position, bringing with her a strategic, innovative mindset and strong leadership skills.

 

 

Deputy President

Dr Megan Sheehy

Megan proves the global reach of IBD as an institution with strong roots and high engagement in the Asia Pacific region.

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Douglas Murray

With a career that expands more than 5 decades in the spirits industry, Douglas is also a Trustee and a member of the Board of Examiners. 

Board of Trustees

Trustee & Honorary Treasurer

Will Calvert

Will, Managing Director of Windsor & Eton Brewery, brings strong technical brewing expertise and an excellent professional network that crosses over both the mainstream beer and craft sectors.

Trustee

Steve Price

With a wealth of knowledge and wide expertise in Research, Development, Branding, Innovation Technology and Science, Steve is well known across the corporate and academic worlds. 

Trustee

Sandra Stelma

Sandra provides a wide view to create a global community of professionals who wish to excel in their careers with the technical knowledge that the IBD provides. 

Trustee

David Smith

David brings a wealth of experience in the brewing industry, especially in the craft sector, and deep knowledge of Manufacture, Food & Beverage, Business Planning, and Quality Assurance. 

Trustee

Raphaël Grisoni

Raphaël is an international drinks industry leader with a wealth of experience in the Scotch whisky, champagne and rum industries.

Trustee

David Cook

David brings to the Board the expertise on modern educational standards that will enable the IBD to develop its value proposition and support the IBD Chartership endeavours.