Wine and Spirit Trade Association

The UK Based Wine & Spirit Trade Association (est 1824) represents the interests of the wine and spirits supply chain, this includes: producers, importers, wholesalers, bottlers, warehouse keepers, logistics specialists, brand owners, licensed retailers and consultants. According to their website the association "work with its members to promote the responsible production, marketing and sale of Alcohol and to share best practice with the entire trade" .

In response to calls for an increase in alcohol taxation by the WHO and other public health experts as an attempt to stem the growing social and health costs of alcohol consumption in society the WSTA responded by saying

"The health lobby admit they want everyone to pay for the sins of a few. This is wrong and consumers will see it as an unfair attack on the innocent rather than a practical step to solve the problem... Alcohol misuse does cause problems. That’s why we should all focus our efforts on educating and treating those who misuse alcohol. We should not punish millions of ordinary hard working families by increasing the financial burden they already face."

WSTA Executive Board

• Christopher Carson Chairman, GIV UK Ltd
• Warren Anderson, J Sainsbury Plc
• John Beard, Bacardi Martini
• Allan Cheesman, Berkmann Wine Cellars
• David Cox, Brown-Forman, Wines
• Tim How, Majestic Wine Warehouses
• Nick Hyde, Diageo
• Peter Jackson, Foster's EMEA
• Dan Jago, Tesco Stores Ltd
• Jeff Jamet, Waverley TBS
• Alison Levett, Enotria Winecellars
• Drew Munro, Beam Global Spirits and Wine
• Michael Paul
• Bob Rishworth, Halewood International
• Jean- Manuel Spriet, Pernod Ricard
• Hugh Sturges, Berry Bros & Rudd
• Jeff Stanton, Kuehne & Nagel Drinks Logistics
• Tom Yusef, JF Hillebrand