Meet the team
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Seymour Ferreira Chair
Seymour is an accomplished CEO, Non-Executive and entrepreneur with a significant track record of growing, developing and building businesses and brands.
Seymour is Strategic Lead and is primarily responsible for Investors, M&A, People, and Integration.
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Gregg Ainsworth CMO
Gregg has over 30 years global experience in marketing, including senior roles in Diageo, LVMH & Allied Domecq and global marketing services giant WPP. Gregg has lived in 10 countries in 3 continents and has start up experience both in beverages and in digital marketing.
Gregg is Communications Lead and is responsible for Marketing, Business Planning , Brand Equity, Consumer Intelligence, Digital & PR
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Mark Livings Executive Director
Mark is a multi-award-winning Australian entrepreneur, founder of several multi-million dollar businesses, and creator of Lyre’s Spirits Co—the world’s largest non-alcoholic spirits brand. Recognized in the EY and Great British Entrepreneur awards, he’s also an active angel investor, company advisor, and venture partner, with extensive experience across marketing, tech, and global consumer brands.
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Allan Beattie CFO
Allan is a qualified accountant (FCCA) and holds an MA in Economics & Politics from Glasgow University and an MBA from Manchester Business School/University of Bangor.
Allan is responsible for operational Financial & Fund Management, Regulatory & Compliance, Banking, IT, Accounting, and Financial Planning/Forecasting. Allan also has input into Investor Reporting.