Mitchell Taylor, who has spent 25 years as managing director of Taylors Wines/Wakefield and is also CEO, will step into a new role as chairman of the board.
The new CEO of the Clare Valley-based winery will be John Freeman, who spent 16 years with Delegat Group in New Zealand and Australia. He will begin on July 21.
The company says the switch will allow Mitchell Taylor to focus his energy on family business ownership, overall strategy, vision, and succession planning for Taylors Wines while mentoring the next generation of business leaders.
“Mitchell’s knowledge and experience within Taylors and the Australian wine industry is second to none," said current chair David Ansell.
"In his new role as chair, he will provide the continuity and insight we need to unlock the next chapter of this Australian success story.”
Mitchell Taylor said Taylors Wines was well positioned to grow its business in Australia and across the
world.
“I am proud of our achievements over many years, particularly the premiumisation of our family brand with the St Andrews and Jaraman ranges, as well as our pinnacle wines, The Visionary, The Pioneer, and The Legacy," he said.
"It has been our ambition to elevate the quality of Taylors Wines with our skilled viticulture and
winemaking teams, resulting in major awards globally and making us the third-largest and number one family brand by value in the Australian wine market."
Freeman said he was excited about the opportunity to join Taylors Wines.
“There is enormous potential to build on this legacy, expand our market presence, and accelerate our growth agenda," he said.
"I look forward to working closely with Mitchell, the Taylor family, the board, and the entire team to continue delivering exceptional wines to consumers around the world.”
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