New CEO for Church of Oak Distillery
Whiskey has been crafted since 2022 by Church of Oak after a redevelopment of Ballykelly Mills along the banks of the Grand Canal.
The new CEO has over 20 years of experience within the global premium drinks industry and was recently vice president of Canada’s Mark Anthony Brands.
Enda O’Sullivan has been newly appointed CEO of Church of Oak
He led the roll-out of the brand’s spirits business unit and portfolio.
O’Sullivan also spent over a decade in various locations, including Scotland, Mexico City, London, Australia, and Germany.
He said: “I have been so impressed with the depth of care, provenance and innovative thinking that’s going into whiskey making at the distillery”.
Invaluable expertise
Richard Burrows, a shareholder in Church of Oak, firstly welcomed Enda as the new CEO.
He said: “His expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we bring Church of Oak to the next level”.
Secondly, Burrows paid tribute to Garrett Pitcher, co-founder and outgoing managing director of Church of Oak.
Burrows said: “We wish him well and thank him for his passion and dedication, which has contributed in no small way to bringing Church of Oak to where it is today”.
The outgoing managing director also spoke of his pride in the company, saying: “I am deeply proud to have led this team from inception, and I am incredibly grateful to have worked alongside them in building Church of Oak from the ground up”.
