The Clerk’s Office

The Clerk
James Bryan MStJ BEM

James Bryan

Oversees the day-today management of the Livery Company. Is principal adviser to the Master and the Court. Collaborates with Committee Chairs and is Board Secretary to The Distillers Charity. Represents the Company and wider Distillers Family within and beyond the City.

Email: clerk@distillers.org.uk


Development Director
Clive Bairsto CBE

Clive Bairsto
Clive Bairsto

Cross Distillers Family development work for Vocational Training & Education and City & Livery Giving, both funded by The Distillers Charity. Leads the Corporate Member Programme, the Distillers Mentoring Scheme and the Joint Distillers’ Marketors Event.

Email: clive.bairsto@distillers.org.uk


New Members Officer
Debbie Alder-Bentley

Debbie Alder Bentley

Manages the pipeline for new members and those progressing to Livery status.

Email: membership@distillers.org.uk


Office Manager
Janice Scott

Janice Scott

Manages Company communications and co-ordinates with Committees and interest groups. Manages the Company and Master’s calendar. The principal point of contact with existing members and, externally, with other Companies and the City authorities.

Email: office@distillers.org.uk
Phone: 07721 249846


Events Manager
Peter Rogers OBE

Peter Rogers

Delivers the Company calendar of events, both formal and informal.

Email: events@distillers.org.uk