1. Peter David Brewin
55 Broomfields, Hatfield Heath, Hertfordshire, CM22 7EL
E-mail: peterbrewin@yahoo.co.uk
Tel. (mobile)07792346128
PROFILE
I have a BSc Hons in Food Technology, with 13 years experience at Diageo plc working in
Innovation Research & Development (New Product Development), leading the development of
many commercially successful projects. I have a deep knowledge of formulated products across
categories and brands in Africa and Europe. Liquids require minimal commercialisation due to
my thoroughness, technical understanding of ingredients and supply processes, marketing,
consumer insights, legislation, finance, and procurement. This enables me to challenge and
support cross-functional teams.
I am passionate about innovation and have creative flair developing new ideas within a
company’s remit. Innovative thinking coupled with persistence, anticipating challenges and
taking calculated risks means I tackle and resolve issues. I create strong conditions for team
work building close working relationships by engaging individuals, understanding their
motivations and values and flexing my own coaching style to deliver the most powerful outcome.
WORK HISTORY AT DIAGEO PLC.
Senior Liquid Scientist Innovation R&D Africa March 2012 – to date.
 Set strategic technical direction and deliver high value technical output across an array
of Technical Innovation R&D projects, looking at short term and medium term horizons
for the African markets.
 Successful launches Parrot Bay Pouches, J&B Urban Honey, Orijin Bitter’s and Master’s
Choice.
 Category Technical leadership for Africa: Mainstream Spirits and Malta Guinness.
 Coach and Mentor the Innovation R&D team members.
 Provide guidance on liquids developed by other liquid developers and approve
Mainstream Spirits and Malta liquids before they are shared with African market team.
 Lead intricate discussions and drive for decisions; building consensus via shared
decision making with teams and senior stakeholders on projects and categories. This
allows the team to deliver world class liquids under tight constraints whilst building a
strong team dynamic, underpinned by trust and respect.
Liquid Scientist, July 2005- March 2012.
 Managed the creation and semi-commercialisation of new liquids from marketing
concepts including successful launches of Gordon’s Crisp Cucumber, Richot Brandy and
Sheridan’s Berries. Delivering the right liquid for consumer, on time and with the right
quality and desired gross margin.

2.  Managed and successfully embedded the global technical strategy and ways of working
for Premix resulting in successful category launches at pace in Europe, LATAM and
Africa.
Liquid Technologist, August 2002- July 2005.
 Supported Liquid Scientists on the creation of liquids across regions and categories
including supporting NA team in market.
 Launched J&B -6 Clear Scotch Whisky, range of premix in African and a Bourbon based
RTD.
Other Experience:
Student Placement at Macaw Soft Drinks, August 2000 – August 2001.
 Worked as a Liquid Technician supporting New Product Development on carbonated
beverages.
 Paper written on non-nutritive sweeteners.
B.SC Honours in Food Technology 1997-2002
University of Lincoln, Department of Biological & Food Sciences.
A’Levels in Modern History and Communication Studies 1991-1993
Sixth Form College Franklin Sixth Form College, Grimsby
Computer Skills, PCs running Windows, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 20th
May 1975
Marital Status: Married
Driving Licence: Full, clean
Nationality: British
Languages: English
Interests
I am a keen runner competing in 10K, Half Marathons and X-Country for Harlow Running Club. I
also enjoy cycling, swimming, hiking, camping and gardening. When I am not outdoors and
have my feet up I like to read (fiction and non-fiction).