Gonzalez Byass UK founder joins Marblehead

Quintessential Brands has appointed Gonzalez Byass UK’s former marketing director as its new MD of Marblehead, its brand development agency.

Jeremy Rockett joins Marblehead following 10 yeas as marketing director at the UK arm of Spanish wine and spirits group Gonzalez Byass, of which he was a founding member.

He replaces Emma Wykes in the position, who has moved on to become global sales director of Pontoon Cocktails, helping the group launch in the UK and roll out to other international markets.

Warren Scott, founding partner of Quintessential Brands, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Rockett to Marblehead and the Quintessential Brands Group. He brings a wealth of management experience to the group and his particular expertise working with the prestige on-trade fits perfectly with Marblehead’s plans for growth.

“We are grateful to Emma for leading Marblehead over the past two years, particularly during the company’s acquisition by the Quintessential Brands Group in July 2014, and we wish her well in her new venture.”

Part of Quintessental Brands, Marblehead is responsible for the distribution and brand development of Ophir gin, Bloom gin, Don Papa rum, Molinari sambuca and Glen Moray Scotch whisky, among others.