August 6, 2025 — Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, today announces that Rob Symington will join its leadership team as Managing Director UK, responsible for sales, customer strategy and marketing. Based in London, Rob Symington will join the team in September and he will report directly to Emma Fox, CEO of Berry Bros. & Rudd.
Rob Symington joins Berry Bros. & Rudd following his most recent role as co-CEO of Portugal-based family business Symington Family Estates (SFE), where he oversaw commercial strategy, sales & marketing, wine tourism, people & culture and sustainability. Symington will remain on the Board of SFE.
This follows recent news of the appointment of Jamie Ritchie as Managing Director, International and Auctions, and of the merchant’s plans to launch in the United States later this year.
Emma Fox, CEO of Berry Bros. & Rudd said; “I have known Rob for a number of years, having worked together on projects such as our acquisition of Hambledon Wine Estate. Rob is a creative and strategic leader and he’ll be a fantastic addition to our business.
“This appointment shows our commitment to strengthening our leadership team with exceptional people to help our business grow and to meet our future ambitions.”
Rob Symington said; “I have huge admiration for Berry Bros. & Rudd – a family business which combines the best of British heritage with a thoroughly modern and dynamic outlook. I couldn’t be more excited to be joining the team.”.
