Martyn Cozens has joined the Heron and Brearley Heron and Brearley Group as a non-executive director. During an extensive 37-year career, Martyn rose to the position of UK commercial sales director within Molson Coors and was instrumental in the taking the beverage multinational to its market-leading position in the UK. The Kewaigue-based company, a long-term trade customer of Molson Coors, have said the appointment is seen as a natural step, as Christopher Smith, Heron and Brearley Group chairman explains: ‘When we heard that Martyn was stepping down from Molson Coors, it was an easy decision to invite him for a conversation.

‘After many years dealing with Heron and Brearley, Martyn knows our business. Manx Grand Prix 2024: Chance to design replica racing bike for charity Dates, categories, top tips and how to enter the Awards for Excellence 2024 Moore Dixon partner included on list of Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders Consultations launched to seek public opinion on wide range of employment rights ‘He combines that specific knowledge with peerless experience of the on-trade and brings strategic thinking to our board as we evolve Heron and Brearley’s businesses to meet the changing needs of our customers. ‘As such, we are delighted to welcome Martyn to our board.

’ With a strong reputation for strategic planning, having led a sales, marketing, procurement and service team of 850 people to sales of over £1.3bn, Martyn relishes the opportunity to help steer Heron .