Philip Trease has been appointed as managing director of independent wine merchant Weavers of Nottingham.
Having joined the family business in 1998 with the aim of developing its online presence, he became a director of the company in 2001.
Philip is now the fifth generation of the Trease family to be at the helm of the business, which is based in Castle Gate in the Nottingham, succeeding his father Alan Trease, who moves to the role of chairman.
Meanwhile Mary Trease, Philip’s sister and Alan’s daughter continues as sales director.
Philip said: "I have been at Weavers for over 20 years and during this time I have seen significant changes in trends of wine and spirits buying while seeing the business grow.
"I am delighted to be taking on the role of managing director and I’m excited to continue to be working with my sister Mary to take the company into the next decade and beyond."
Settling into his new role as chairman, Alan Trease said: "I have been in the wine industry for 62 years and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time leading.
"I was delighted when Philip and Mary decided to join me in the business and I look forward to watching them build Weavers in the future.
"As chairman, I will still be involved in the business and will be here to provide advice assistance whenever needed."
