Glencairn Crystal has added to its management team by hiring James Crilly as purchasing director.
Crilly moves to the family firm from Inver House Distillers in Lanarkshire where he worked for 25 years.
He joins managing director Paul Davidson, new product development director Scott Davidson and sales director Jason Kennedy at the East Kilbride company.
Crilly has dealt with the Davidson family in his previous role in the drinks industry for over 15 years. At Inver House he started off in the Maturation and Blending team then worked in procurement and new product development for 21 years. He has experience in supply chain management, stock control, new product development and international industry contacts.
Originally from Coatbridge, he is married with a young daughter and enjoys playing football and golf, playing off a handicap of 10.
Crilly said: “I’ve watched Glencairn Crystal grow from strength to strength over the last few years so I’m delighted to join the team at such an exciting point of the business and to be a part of their continued global growth and success.”
