Meet the Team
From ballerinas to bartenders, butlers to bakers, you’ll find them all in the mix here at Summerhall Distillery. From our award-winning spirits, to the smooth running of our remarkable distillery.
Our Founders
Matt Gammell
Co-founder and Head Distiller
Happily mixing his engineering background with a penchant for a mighty fine gin & tonic..
Marcus Pickering
Co-founder and Head of Export
Has a love of gin, a fascination with how things are made & a distinctive surname. Travels & talks a lot.
Distillery Team
Ensuring perfection in every bottle!
Jason Toro
Distillery Manager
Ensures our production process runs as smoothly as the Gin, with every batch distilled & bottled perfectly.
Marina Capaldi
BDM for Tours and Events
The creator of our fantastic range of tours and experiences! Marina looks after guests in the distillery & shares our story with visitors from far & wide.
Max Turner
Tour Guide
"Fantastic tour guide" and "incredibly knowledgeable and passionate" are just a few words our guests have used to describe Max when giving 5-star tours!
Alyssa Engel
Visitor Centre Manager
Shares our gin story with her own fun and vibrant American charm. Looks after our distillery shop and guests.
Dave Quinnell
Commercial Director
The man in charge of office operations. Ensures the distillery runs like clockwork.
Michaela McStay
Head of Creative Content
Loves social media marketing as much as a good old natter - especially about Gin. Shares our story far & wide through various marketing channels.
Ellen Corsie
Marketing Manager
Here to ensure we look and sound as good as our spirits taste!
Lionel Gauthier
Head of Finance
Our keeper of the coffers. Ensures the cash flows as smoothly as the gin.
Keith Thompson
Warehouse Manager
King of the warehouse & deliveries. Nothing goes in or out without his say-so.
Matt Thomasson
UK Sales Manager
Travels across the country to make sure you can enjoy a Pickering's Gin in your local bar and shops.
Will Pitchforth
Business Development Director
Problem solver, solution finder and a fountain of knowledge. If you need something or someone Will's your go to guy.
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