Neil Skinner joined Edrington UK as marketing director in September 2020 and leads a team of over 50 marketers representing iconic brands such as The Macallan, Highland Park, Maker’s Mark, The Famous Grouse, Courvoisier and The House of Suntory range of Japanese craft spirits.

Prior to Edrington UK, Neil spent almost 20 years at Diageo, holding roles including marketing manager for Smirnoff in western Europe and innovation director for Global Travel Retail and the Middle East. Originally from Dundee, Neil and his family moved back to Scotland from Singapore, where Neil’s most recent previous role was Diageo’s marketing director for SE Asia.