6.SWA
Alan Park has been promoted to director of legal affairs at the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), to replace Magnus Cormack who leaves after 33 years at the organisation.
Cormack steps down at the end of April. Park, who is currently senior legal counsel, will lead the expert team that safeguards Scotch Whisky around the world.
Park is a Scottish qualified solicitor and a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Glasgow. Before joining the SWA in 2003 he was a litigation partner in a Glasgow law firm.
David Frost, SWA chief executive, said: “We wish Magnus Cormack all the best for the future and thank him for his many years of sterling work for the SWA. And I’m delighted that Alan Park has agreed to step up to the position of director of legal affairs.
“I’m sure he’ll continue the excellent work of Magnus in safeguarding Scotch Whisky around the world.”
Park said: “I have always been passionate about working for such a fantastic industry and it will be a privilege to lead the legal affairs team as we ensure Scotch retains its status as a world-leading spirit drink of the highest quality.”