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.
Alyssa Engel
Visitor Centre Manager
Shares our gin story with her own fun and vibrant American charm. Looks after distillery guests & loves seeing smiling faces during tours.
Marina Capaldi
Business Development Manager Tours and Events
Gives 5 star tours with passion, humour & a cheeky French twang. Looks after guests in the distillery & shares our story to visitors from far & wide.
Dave Quinnell
Commercial Director
The man in charge of office operations. Ensures the distillery runs like clockwork.
Ellen Corsie
Marketing Manager
Here to ensure we look and sound as good as our spirits taste!
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.
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.
Keith Thompson
Warehouse Manager
King of the warehouse & deliveries. Nothing goes in or out without his say-so.
Lionel Gauthier
Finance Manager
Our keeper of the coffers. Ensures the cash flows as smoothly as the gin.
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