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'''David Frost''' (born 21 February 1965) is a former British diplomat, currently a senior director on loan to the [[Department for Business, Innovation and Skills]] until November 2013. | '''David Frost''' (born 21 February 1965) is a former British diplomat, currently a senior director on loan to the [[Department for Business, Innovation and Skills]] until November 2013. | ||
| − | In September 2013 Frost was appointed CEO-designate of the [[Scotch Whisky Association]]. He will take up this role | + | In September 2013 Frost was appointed CEO-designate of the [[Scotch Whisky Association]] (SWA). He will take up this role on 2nd January 2014. <ref> [http://www.linkedin.com/profile/ David Frost CMG], LinkedIn profile, undated, accessed 4 October 2014. </ref> |
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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:My career to date working in economic, trade, and EU affairs in the UK and overseas has given me a wealth of experience of global commercial issues which will stand me in good stead in my new role in the Scotch Whisky industry. | :My career to date working in economic, trade, and EU affairs in the UK and overseas has given me a wealth of experience of global commercial issues which will stand me in good stead in my new role in the Scotch Whisky industry. | ||
| − | :I am excited about taking up this new position at the helm of this highly-respected trade body which provides an invaluable service to the industry. I am also very much looking forward to living and working in Edinburgh. <ref> Andy Young, [http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/09/swa-announces-new-chief-executive/ SWA announces new chief executive], ''The Drinks Business'', 16 September 2013 | + | :I am excited about taking up this new position at the helm of this highly-respected trade body which provides an invaluable service to the industry. I am also very much looking forward to living and working in Edinburgh. <ref> Andy Young, [http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/09/swa-announces-new-chief-executive/ SWA announces new chief executive], ''The Drinks Business'', 16 September 2013 </ref> |
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| + | Frost taking over from [[Gavin Hewitt]], who is stepping down after 10 years with the SWA. | ||
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David Frost (born 21 February 1965) is a former British diplomat, currently a senior director on loan to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills until November 2013.
In September 2013 Frost was appointed CEO-designate of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). He will take up this role on 2nd January 2014. [1]
Contents
Career
In an alcohol industry trade magazine Frost said of his new appointment:
- My career to date working in economic, trade, and EU affairs in the UK and overseas has given me a wealth of experience of global commercial issues which will stand me in good stead in my new role in the Scotch Whisky industry.
- I am excited about taking up this new position at the helm of this highly-respected trade body which provides an invaluable service to the industry. I am also very much looking forward to living and working in Edinburgh. [2]
Frost taking over from Gavin Hewitt, who is stepping down after 10 years with the SWA.
Contact
- Twitter: @DavidFrostBIS
Affiliations
Resources
- David Frost, Esq, CMG, Debrett's
- Andy Young, SWA announces new chief executive, The Drinks Business, 16 September 2013
Notes
- ↑ David Frost CMG, LinkedIn profile, undated, accessed 4 October 2014.
- ↑ Andy Young, SWA announces new chief executive, The Drinks Business, 16 September 2013
