Mr Deans brings over 35 years of experience advising privately-held businesses and his work at Glen Luss will focus on raising finance and the business’s growth strategy. He also established Strathblair Associates in 2016 and works with several growing businesses.

Mr Denas is a director of HALO Kilmarnock, Indinature and social enterprise Freedom Bakery. He was also appointed chairman of Falkirk Football Club in December 2019.

Glen Luss Distillery has also appointed Brian Woods as non-executive diretor. Mr Woods brings significant drinks industry experience to the team. He recently founded Alexander David & Co, a vehicle to advise businesses on their route to market, marketing, fundraising, brand development and export markets. He is also a director of Cane & Grain International, an independent bottler of single casks of Scotch whisky and rum. 

The Glen Luss Distillery plans to open in May next year and it will be the first craft brewery and distillery on the shores of Loch Lomond and the first within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Deans said: “I am delighted to be joining the team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity and I am looking forward to helping establish Glen Luss Distillery as a premium brand.”

Mr Woods said: “I am excited to play a part in developing their proposition and seeing it come to life.”