Distillery raises a dram to its new managing director

Distillery raises a dram to its new managing director

The Borders Distillery in Hawick can raise a dram to a bright international future after appointing a new managing director.

Borders Distillery Appoints Giancarlo Bianchi as MD

Credit: The Borders Distillery The Borders Distillery has named Giancarlo Bianchi as its new managing director, effective April 1, 2026. The appointment signals a new phase for the Hawick-based Scotch whisky producer as it prepares to expand its domestic and international footprint. Bianchi brings more than 15 years of commercial and strategic leadership experience within premium spirits SMEs. He joins from Penderyn Distillery in Wales, where he…

Borders Distillery names Giancarlo Bianchi as MD

The Borders Distillery has appointed Giancarlo Bianchi as Managing Director as the Hawick producer prepares to launch its first single malt Scotch whisky. Bianchi brings more than 15 years of commercial and strategic experience in premium spirits, most recently at Penderyn Distillery in Wales, where he moved from operational and technical management into senior commercial... The post Borders Distillery names Giancarlo Bianchi as MD appeared firs…