People

Who's Who at the SWA

  • George BensonGeorge BensonPresident

    George took up the role of President of the SWA in June 2010.

  • Kate SalmonKate SalmonExecutive Director

    Kate looks after the day-to-day running of the SWA and co-ordinates training, PR and marketing, communications and events. She has worked for the SWA for over 25 years.

    If you have a query for any council member, please email Kate.

    kate.swa@btconnect.com

  • Ali AsfarAli AsfarCouncil Member

    Ali Asfar is trading controller (grocery and non-food) for United Wholesale (Scotland).

  • Julie DunnJulie DunnCouncil Member

    Julie is operations director of Dunns Food & Drinks.

  • Paul HagonPaul HagonCouncil Member

    Paul Hagon is managing director (sales) at Palmer & Harvey.

  • Simon HannahSimon HannahCouncil Member

    Simon is managing director of JW Filshill.

  • Iain HillIain HillCouncil Member & Immediate Past-President

    Iain is managing director of Iain Hill Ltd.

  • Ken IvattKen IvattCouncil Member

    Ken Ivatt is regional director of Booker.

  • Joyce JohnstoneJoyce JohnstoneCouncil Member

    Joyce is administration director of William Yule.

  • Bill LairdBill LairdCouncil Member

    Bill Laird is managing director of The Today's Group.

  • David LambDavid LambCouncil Member

    David is trading director of CJ Lang & Son.

  • Eddie LynaghEddie LynaghCouncil Member

    Eddie, a former president, is general manager of Booker, Hamilton.

  • Norman WemyssNorman WemyssCouncil Member

    Norman is managing director (north) of foodservice wholesaler, 3663. He is a past-president of the Association.

  • James BielbyJames BielbyCouncil Member

    James Bielby is chief executive of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD).