Angus Macnab, former head sommelier and wine buyer for the Lanesborough Hotel, has been appointed sales development manager at Barwell & Jones.
Macnab will be working with customers in London and the South East to develop the distribution of the Barwell & Jones' portfolio of agency wine from Italy, Spain and the New World.
Hailing from the Canary Islands he began his career in Spain and has spent the last 12 years working in the UK in fine dining, luxury hotels and Michelin starred restaurants. Prior to his role at the Lanesborough Hotel, Macnab was head sommelier at Clos Maggiore Restaurant London.
Fiona Juby, marketing manager at Barwell & Jones, said: "Angus's appointment is an exciting opportunity for us - he has great insight into the on-trade marketn and a knowledge and enthusiasm for wine."