Real teamwork

RED’s Board leads a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality products and upholding our core values of excellence, collaboration and integrity.

Our warehouse, production, logistics and office teams work closely together, in a way that belies the size and output of the company. With an all-hands-on-deck ethos, nobody at RED is too busy or too important to roll-up their sleeves and get their hands dirty when needed!

Neil Patterson

Neil, our Co-Founder, Chairperson and Master Distiller, brings 25 years of international drinks expertise to the helm of our operations. His deep understanding of flavour, aroma and balance has established him as an expert in alcoholic and soft drink creation, setting the standard for our products.

In addition, Neil’s knowledge of production processes ensures our blending facilities, bottle and canning lines and specialist warehousing are state-of-the art; resulting in accurate and efficient production and storage of everything we produce.

His vision and expertise drive our innovation and success.

Douglas Howard

As Co-founder and CEO, Douglas brings decades of expertise in customer relations, retail logistics and brand building to our team.

A master problem-solver, he will always find a solution to deliver on time and to budget and, by fostering strong relationships with industry partners, he is instrumental in shaping the company’s strategic direction.

His ability to navigate complex challenges and his commitment to excellence ensure that our business runs smoothly and our client’s more challenging needs are always met.

Robyn Patterson

In her role as Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer, Robyn leads her team to achieve our AA BRC rating, the highest possible certification, each and every time.

Robyn’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure quality and assurance for our clients, a rarity in such a fast-paced industry.

With 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including running wine competitions, Robyn has a deep insight in the ever-evolving drinks market. Her leadership and expertise make her a trusted guide for our clients, team and external partners.

Tim Dearden

Tim’s business acumen and strategic insight, make him the perfect CEO for RED Distillery.

With an extensive background in finance and a keen eye for new product development, he has been instrumental in steering the company’s direction and driving its remarkable growth.

Mark Window

As our Non-Executive Director, Mark brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Tesco PLC.

His strategic guidance and industry insights are invaluable in driving RED’s mission to deliver an exceptional service and exceed our customer’s expectations.