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[[Gavin Hewitt]] CMG has been Chief Executive of the [[Scotch Whisky Association]] since October 2003 he is also a Board Member of Scotland’s [[Futures Forum]] Alcohol and Drugs Project. Before this Hewitt served as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Belgium (2001 – 2003),Finland (1997 – 2000) and Croatia (1994 – 1997). His early career was with the [[Diplomatic Service]] where he became part of the British Negotiating Team in Brussels for the UK’s accession to the European Communities. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1995 for outstanding overseas service.<ref> Scotland's Futures Forum Conference Agenda, February 2007 [http://www.scotlandsfuturesforum.org/Lists/SFF%20Upcoming%20events/Attachments/55/invite%207%20Feb%202008.pdf Fresh Perspectives on Alcohol & Drugs To what extent can the alcohol industry reduce alcohol damage?] accessed 17th June 2008 </ref> | [[Gavin Hewitt]] CMG has been Chief Executive of the [[Scotch Whisky Association]] since October 2003 he is also a Board Member of Scotland’s [[Futures Forum]] Alcohol and Drugs Project. Before this Hewitt served as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Belgium (2001 – 2003),Finland (1997 – 2000) and Croatia (1994 – 1997). His early career was with the [[Diplomatic Service]] where he became part of the British Negotiating Team in Brussels for the UK’s accession to the European Communities. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1995 for outstanding overseas service.<ref> Scotland's Futures Forum Conference Agenda, February 2007 [http://www.scotlandsfuturesforum.org/Lists/SFF%20Upcoming%20events/Attachments/55/invite%207%20Feb%202008.pdf Fresh Perspectives on Alcohol & Drugs To what extent can the alcohol industry reduce alcohol damage?] accessed 17th June 2008 </ref> | ||
| + | In November 2011 Hewitt was elected as president of the [[European Spirits Organisation]] (CEPS) he will continue in his full time post as SWA Chief executive. <ref> Scotch Whisky Assocition, [http://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/swa/files/CEPSpresidentFINALRELEASE.pdf Gavin Hewitt takes up role as CEPS President] 23rd November 23rd, Press Release, accessed 5th December 2011 </ref> | ||
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Gavin Hewitt CMG has been Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Association since October 2003 he is also a Board Member of Scotland’s Futures Forum Alcohol and Drugs Project. Before this Hewitt served as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Belgium (2001 – 2003),Finland (1997 – 2000) and Croatia (1994 – 1997). His early career was with the Diplomatic Service where he became part of the British Negotiating Team in Brussels for the UK’s accession to the European Communities. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1995 for outstanding overseas service.[1]
In November 2011 Hewitt was elected as president of the European Spirits Organisation (CEPS) he will continue in his full time post as SWA Chief executive. [2]
References
- ↑ Scotland's Futures Forum Conference Agenda, February 2007 Fresh Perspectives on Alcohol & Drugs To what extent can the alcohol industry reduce alcohol damage? accessed 17th June 2008
- ↑ Scotch Whisky Assocition, Gavin Hewitt takes up role as CEPS President 23rd November 23rd, Press Release, accessed 5th December 2011
