Our Team

Bored of spreadsheets, Marcus moved over to the exciting world of alcohol 10 years ago. Lover of all sports, cars and distilled beverages, Marcus enjoys spending time with his family and is head coach of his local Rugby Union U10 side. 

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Navy Strength Gin with Aromatic Tonic

A qualified chemist who has worked in the drinks industry for over three decades before co-founding the Spirit of Harrogate. He is the driving force in new product development and has a heavy involvement in the creativity, design and delivery of our range. Mike is big animal lover who enjoys taking long walks in the countryside with his dog Tux. He is also an avid rugby fan and a huge Leeds Rhinos fanatic. You'll often find him cheering on the team at Headingley stadium.  

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Navy Strength Gin with San Pellegrino sparkling grapefruit

Responsible for the finance function focusing on providing accurate and timely financial information and commercial insight. He moved to Yorkshire 7 years ago and lives just outside Ripon with his wife and three sons. He can mainly be found providing an efficient taxi service at the weekends whilst trying to find the time to support his team Norwich City.

Favourite Tipple: Espresso Martini (made with Slingsby Vodka of course)

Tony is responsible for the Sales Team and looks after some of the larger retail accounts. His past sales experience covers various categories including non-food, frozen, dairy and soft drinks (although the categories involving alcohol are by far his favourite). He loves the sunshine and visiting new places so you'll often find him in the office sporting a rather nice tan. 

Favourite tipple: Slingsby London Dry Gin with Fever-Tree Indian tonic water and garnished with pink grapefruit and blueberries 

Clare is responsible for the Marketing division at Spirit of Harrogate. She is in charge of developing the marketing strategy for the business and each of our products. She lives in Harrogate with hubby Chris and can often be seen driving around Harrogate in the Slingsby Landy providing a free taxi service to her 4 children. Clare loves walking her dogs, sunshine and eating anything with prawns!

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Rhubarb Gin with Elderflower tonic garnished with frozen raspberries and fresh mint from the garden

Nick is our globetrotting Export Manager, responsible for all of our International Sales. In the past, Nick has sold wine, chocolates and even lingerie! Nick is a music lover and can often be found at random concerts or playing his guitar (badly). When not travelling, he likes to spend time with his family and friends, eating and drinking!

Favourite Tipple: Negroni, made with Slingsby Rhubarb gin – a delicious twist on a classic!

Val has worked with alcoholic drinks for most of her working life and is the creative mastermind behind our drinks. An avid St Helens RLFC fan, you will find her at most games home and away. She also loves cooking and holidaying in Turkey with husband Baz.  

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Navy Strength Gin with Aromatic Tonic

Spreading Slingsby love across the bars means Wade is usually away from home a couple of nights a week. When back at home, he has his hands full with twins Arthur & Rupert. He loves football, is a season ticket holder at Anfield and has travelled across Europe supporting the Red Men. 

Favourite tipple: Bramble cocktail using Slingsby London Dry Gin, naturally

Devising brand plans and coming up with epic campaigns means no day is a dull day for Amy. She also looks after branding and new product development projects which means you will often find her in our founders offices arguing over the colour of our next bottle! Amy loves travelling, has a rather impressive gin collection and is mother to two Siamese cats. 

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Rhubarb Bramble cocktail 

Having responsibility for all our special projects with two very creative founders, means that Ben is kept extremely busy. He recently managed the extension and fitting of our store and experience and is working on an exciting new project - watch this space. Ben loves a good BBQ and having previously owned his own milkshake stores, makes a mean boozy shake! 

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Rhubarb Gin with Thomas Henry grapefruit lemonade 

Gemma oversees the team at our store and experience, making sure our customers receive the very highest level of customer service. Whether this be when you pop into the shop to sample our wonderful gins, or when enjoying the delights of our gin experiences. A Yorkshire girl at heart, when not found at the store, Gemma can be found clay pigeon shooting, or gallivanting around the Yorkshire countryside on horseback.

Favourite Tipple: Slingsby Rhubarb Gin with Mediterranean Tonic

Managing our busy schedule of events means that Georgina is often travelling up and down the country. She also looks after advertising which is of great importance as we want more and more people to try our products! She loves being in the countryside sporting some tweed and wellies, although you will often find her in the office in the same getup. 

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Navy Strength Gin and Aromatic tonic

Having worked within the on-trade team for a couple of years, George has moved to use his skills in trade specific marketing. George supports our sales team by sourcing new and exciting point of sale items and resources. He also oversees our trade shows, ensuring we show off all that is great about our company. He is a huge Newcastle United supporter and loves international rugby. 

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Navy Strength Gin with pink grapefruit tonic

You will find Jonny driving up down the country stopping off to get Slingsby listed behind the bars. He loves playing golf and going on ski holidays. Jonny also has a special talent for impressions!  

Favourite tipple: Slingsby London Dry with Indian Tonic Water - an absolute classic (out of a teacup)

From beer to gin, Rebekha is an experienced alcohol marketeer (and drinker!). Supporting on all things marketing including campaigns, events and NPD, she also looks after media and keeps the company up to date on all industry goings on. At the weekend you can find Rebekha in spin class, babysitting pooches or visiting family and friends back home in Manchester.

 Favourite tipple – Slingsby Gooseberry Gin with Mediterranean tonic and a slice of apple

Ben is our Marketing Brand Ambassador, responsible for educating consumers, bartenders and just about anybody else that will listen all about Slingsby Gin alongside creating cocktails for the brand. Ben was previously a bartender in Leeds with a degree in Geology which (remarkably) he has manged to tie together in his job role. Ben can most often be found sat at a bar with an ice cold drink in hand watching out for the latest drinks trends and arguing over which classic cocktail is the best. When away from work, Ben is either climbing, painting or attempting some of his DI(tr)Y. Favourite Tipple: Slingsby Navy Strenth in a Corpse Reviver No. 2

Alex runs our Gin Experiences and also travels the country hosting experiences at our partner venues. If you have been on one of our experiences, you will know that Alex has an impressive knowledge of gin and once he starts talking, it can be difficult to get him to stop! He has worked in the cocktail industry for many years and is the creator of some of our incredible cocktails. Alex loves to go to the gym and on long walks with his dog Williams, but his favourite activity is sleeping!

Favourite tipple: Negroni using Slingsby Navy Strength Gin 

You will find Louise running our Gin Experiences in Harrogate. She is also the mastermind behind some of our amazing cocktail recipes. She is a massive foodie and loves to wine and dine. If she is not enjoying a fine dining experience you will find her throwing herself down a mountain on a pair of skis or sailing around the Mediterranean sea sipping a spa town cosmo.

Favourite tipple: Slingsby London Dry Gin with Double Dutch Pomegranate & Basil tonic 

Lucy looks after our Spirit of Harrogate retail section. If you pop in you will be marvelled by the passion she has for the Slingsby brand and her knowledge of gin. If you visit the store she will be more than happy to talk you through the full range with a mini sampling session. A classically trained singer, you will often hear her singing around the store, our very own Katherine Jenkins! She loves going to the gym, dogs and Instagramming. 

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Ey Up Rhubarb cocktail 

Charlotte works in our retail store in Harrogate, although you will often find her helping out at our Gin Experiences or travelling up and down the UK working our shows and events. She has a passion for gin and loves nothing more than helping people find their perfect serve. She loves to keep fit, long walks around Harrogate with her dog and exploring new places.

Favourite tipple: Espresso Martini using Slingsby Vodka 

Sam is responsible for the upkeep of the Spirit of Harrogate store, events kit and vehicles. Starting out in our retail store, Sam decided to explore a new area of the business. He is very creative having completed a course in graphic design and occasionally assists Team Marketing with his creative expertise. Sam loves his rugby and is currently saving up to buy a sausage dog! 

Favourite tipple: Slingsby Navy Strength Gin with grapefruit tonic 

Bronte is one of the friendly faces based at our retail and experience store in Montpellier Quarter. She loves chatting to all the new customers that walk through the Spirit of Harrogate doors and is first to sample the new cocktails made by our team of mixologists. When she’s not working, Bronte is out walking her Labrador, Todd, or discovering new cities and music festivals.

 Favourite tipple: A Mojito using Slingsby London Dry Gin