WELCOME TO THE 65TH RUNNING OF THE
JOHN SMITH’S CUP
AT YORK RACECOURSE
13TH JULY 2024

On trade North Customer Director

I am the On trade North Customer Director and have been with Heineken for 5 years and in this role for 6 months.

Fun fact about me, I am known as Charlie, and I let most people believe my name is Charlotte... but it’s actually Charmain – only my mum and the police call me Charmain...

If I was stuck on a desert island I would survive if I had my kids, some pickled onion monster munch and mascara.

Account Director North

I am an Account Director in the North region and have been with Heineken for 24 years.

I’m here with my wife Julie, and Jason Donovan was at our wedding… intrigued? Come and ask us!

If I was left on a desert island (obviously my first priority is to have Julie with me) but otherwise, I could survive on Sky TV, a never-ending Blade unit and a revolving dance floor. See you at Pop world!

Key Customer Manager

I am a Key Customer Manager and have been with Heineken for 4 weeks.

I am a qualified beer sommelier so as well as selling you beer, I can talk to you for hours, some might say bore you, about it. Come and test me!

Key Customer Manager

I am a Key Customer Manager and have been with Heineken for 12 years.

I love Loughborough Town Rugby and fun fact, I have a degree in aeronautical engineering!

Customer Development Director for Yorkshire and East Midlands

I am the Customer Development Director for Yorkshire and East Midlands and your host today. I’ve been at Heineken for 6 years now.

I once hosted the cast of American Pie at the FA Cup Final ...messy! How did I get involved in that? Come and ask me!

If I was left on a deserted island, I’d need a lifetime supply of beer, more castaways to spend time with and who bring Netflix with them, and lots of cows...

My dance floor tunes are Club Tropicana by Wham or I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston.

My proudest moment ever was watching my son perform as an actor. His Val Jean had everyone balling in the theatre. Proud dad moment.

Business Development Manager Yorkshire and East Midlands

I am a Business Development Manager in Yorkshire and the East Midlands. I have been with Heineken for 17 years.

I once hosted “Posh Spice” at a football match.

If I was left on a deserted island, I could survive with my bicycle, my wife and dog (sorry but they come as a package) and a musical instrument – I’d finally have time to learn.

The best song ever sang was Shining Light by Mumford & Sons and my proudest moment was raising £15,000 for charity by cycling 300 miles from Glasgow to Gainsborough.

Customer Development Manager South Lincolnshire

I am a Customer Development Manager in South Lincolnshire and have been at Heineken for 2 years.
I used to live in New Zealand and work in Wine.

If I was left on a desert Island, I reckon I would be ok with a lifetime supply of beer, my dog Poppy and a fishing rod.

Customer Development Manager Leeds

I am Customer Development Manager for Leeds and have been with Heineken for 2 and a half years.

I share a birthday with Bruce Lee (Michaela and John stay back – it’s just a birthday) and Jimi Hendrix.

My most favourite song is You Never Can Tell by Chuck Berry.

Customer Development Manager Scarborough

I am a Customer Development Manager for Scarborough and have been with Heineken for 19 years.

My fun fact is I have big hands...

If I was on a desert island I’d need beer, biscuits and a TV, and I’d be listening to Wonderwall by Oasis.

My proudest moment was watching my son represent Yorkshire at cricket and watching my daughter perform solo in her school leaving play. Proud dad moments.

Customer Development Director North West

I am Customer Development Director for the North West and have been with Heineken just on 2 years now!

I am a (school level) Gold Medal rowing winner.

I think the best song ever sung is Live Forever by Oasis. Here’s hoping Distant Suns can play it!

Key Customer Manager

I am a Key Customer Manager and have been with Heineken for 28 years.

I love watching cricket and rugby league.

Business Development Manager North West

I am a Business Development Manager and have been with Heineken for 9 years.

I am a big Manchester United fan with a passion for DIY.

Customer Development Manager North Wales/Cheshire

I am CDM North Wales and Cheshire.

If I was on a deserted island I would want my wife and kids, a football - or access to watch football, and chickens. I’d be listening to You’ll Never Walk Alone.

My proudest moment was and is my children.

Key Customer Manager North East

I am a Key Customer Manager in the North East and have been with Heineken for 18 years.

I have been training in Thai Boxing for 20 years and am going to Thailand this year to train for 2 weeks. My body is a temple... unless there is Cruzcampo on tap...

If I was stuck on a desert island, I could get by with a gym, a golf course and Cruzcampo on draught. I reckon I could easily fight off any pirates trying to get onto my island...

My favourite song of all time is Oasis Rock N Roll Star – I’ll be in the revolving dance floor with Ray later showing my moves if this song comes on.

The proudest moment in my life was the birth of my lovely daughter Mia.

Customer Development Manager Northumberland

I am a Customer Development Manager for Northumberland and have been with Heineken for 6 years.

I love golf and Everton.

Key Customer Manager – Community Channel

I am a Key Customer Manager and have been at Heineken for 9 years.

Fun fact about me? I was awarded a scholarship by the RGS to go travelling!

If I was left on a desert island I could survive with a boat, some beer and a BBQ full of food.

Off Trade Director

I am the Off Trade Director and have been with Heineken for 15 years.

Fun fact about me – I’ve appeared on 2 TV shows and I hold a blue peter badge, maybe that’s a clue, maybe not...

If I was on a desert island, I would need a shower, a Heineken and Sky Sports and my favourite song is Bridge over Troubled Water – in good company with Ben Hince!

Regional Sales Executive Off Trade

I am a Regional Sales Executive and have worked at Heineken for just over 10 years.

I am a second degree black belt in the martial art of kickboxing.

My proudest moment was in October 2023, I reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Business Development Manager Star Pubs and Bars

I am a Business Development Manager at Star Pubs and have been with Heineken for 8 years.

A fun fact about me is that I have been known to struggle to get on the right train after a day at the races... don’t ask.

If I was on a deserted island I would need beer, my dogs and my toothbrush. And I’d like to be able to sit and watch my favourite movie... Jaws...

Smart Dispense Director

I am the Smart Dispense Director and have worked for Heineken for almost 10 years.

I once booked a “cheap” holiday to go camping in France instead of splashing out on a package holiday. Ended up having to buy a new car that was big enough to take all our stuff and get us there...

If I was stuck on a desert island I would want a home brew kit, an endless supply of Greggs sausage rolls and a photo of my family.

Global Account Manager

I am a Global Account Manager and have been with Heineken for 22 years.

My fun fact is I dressed up as a Herring at the last Christmas Party.

My best song of all time is Stairway to Heaven... classic.

Brewery Director Tadcaster

I am the Brewery Director at Tadcaster Brewery and have been with Heineken for 28 years.

If I was on a deserted island I would need a football called Wilson – if you know you know! A nice survival knife – call me Bear Grylls, and my Holme Lacy Football Club flag – a club I run.

My favourite song is Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel...

Engineering Manager Tadcaster

I am an Engineering Manager at Tadcaster Brewery and have been with Heineken for 14 years – 7 in the UK and 7 in South Africa.

If I was stuck on a desert island I would want a sleeping bag, a Swiss Army knife and an idiots guide to living on a desert island.

My favourite song is The Sound of Silence by Disturbed.

North Hospitality and Events Executive

I am the Hospitality Executive for the North region and have been in Heineken for 27 years.

If I was stuck on a desert island It would ideally be a Hebridean island or one somewhere cold because I don’t like the sun! So I’d have my library, access to YouTube and seeds to start a veg garden.

Fun fact about me, I was married in Vegas and walked down the aisle by Elvis. Anyone asking if I mean the real one will have John or Michaela set on them.

Sales Support Executive

I am a Sales Support Executive in our Tadcaster office. I have been with Heineken for 4 months.

Something fun about me, I am a qualified yoga teacher and can drink a beer whilst standing on my head!

If I was stuck on a desert island I would want SPF, my yoga mat and my husband. I’d also like my favourite song playing, Kenny Rogers Buy me a rose.

POS Channel Manager

I am a POS Channel Manager in Marketing and have been with Heineken for 17 years.

Fun fact about me – where do I start, I’m a not so closet Eurovision devotee and otherwise known as Judith Chalmers for all the holidays I like to go on.

If I was stuck on a desert island I would need my dogs and hubby, coffee and a round the world ticket to keep travelling.

My favourite song is anything from the 80s. Anything.