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Lay & Wheeler Appoints James Kowszun As Managing Director and Strengthens Executive Team

PRIVATEJun 25, 2024almost 2 years ago

Position

Sales Director

Company

Lay & Wheeler

Alice Cave
SuffolkFood And BeverageE Commerce

Description

Lay & Wheeler has made several key appointments to its executive and buying teams. James Kowszun, previously the COO of Coterie Holdings, has been appointed as the new managing director to oversee the company's strategy. Alice Cave has been appointed as sales director, while Catherine Jaën MW has been promoted to buying director

Company Information

Company

Lay & Wheeler

Location

Suffolk, New York, United States

About

Lay & Wheeler is a fine wine merchant company that has seen significant growth since it was acquired by Coterie Holdings in 2019. It reported marginal sales increases for the year to April 2023 and has ambitious plans for international expansion.

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