Rod Gillies

Brand Director - The Dalmore, Whyte & Mackay

Rod has worked in the drinks industry for over 25 years, from running student unions and bars, to developing innovation for some of the UK’s biggest brands and drinks companies. He is now the Head of Innovation & Incubation at Whyte & Mackay. He thinks the best marketing happens when robust insight meets creative bravery, and he is passionate about the value of design. Rod is currently the vice-chair of the Marketing Society in Scotland’s advisory board, and away from the world of work he is a semi-professional LEGO builder and an author.


Following on from our Trendspotting Strategy session in June, we're pleased to announce Trendspotting Creativity, held on Thursday 15th September

Rod has worked in the drinks industry for over 25 years, from running student unions and bars to developing innovation

Our first Trendspotting (Strategy) event of the year will take place the University of Edinburgh Business School.
Join us a week full of inspirational speakers, creative ideas and healthy competition
Read the review from Jaimie Anderson, Whyte & Mackay on Future Leaders with Rod Gillies.
You’ve been with The Borders Distillery/Three Stills Company for over a year now, what was the first major change you