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John Dunsmore
Director/Board Member at
YOUNG & CO.'S BREWERY, P.L.C.
Net worth: 79 020 $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
John Michael Dunsmore is the founder of Thistly Cross Cider Co. Ltd., The Hothouse Club, Edinburgh Beer Factory Ltd. Current jobs include Chairman & Managing Director at Scottish Courage Ltd., Chairman of the Senior Advisors at Inverleith LLP, Independent Non-Executive Director at Young & Co.'s Brewery Plc starting in 2025, and Director at Genius Foods Ltd. since 2012.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Scottish & Newcastle Plc from 2007 to 2009, Non-Executive Chairman at Chapel Down Group Plc from 2014 to 2020, Chairman at British Beer & Pub Association, Executive Director at C&C Group Plc from 2011 to 2012, Director at The Drinkaware Trust, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc from 2012 to 2019, Director at Hothouse Brands Ltd from 2012 to 2018, Head-UK Equities at NatWest Securities Ltd., and Trustee at The Portman Group Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/05/2026 | 7,850 ( 0.03% ) | 79 020 $ | 31/07/2026 |
John Dunsmore active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNG & CO.'S BREWERY, P.L.C. | Director/Board Member | 09/07/2025 |
Scottish Courage Ltd.
 Scottish Courage Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Operates breweries and sells beer | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Genius Foods Ltd.
 Genius Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures gluten-free baked products | Director/Board Member | 20/06/2012 |
Edinburgh Beer Factory Ltd. | Founder | - |
Inverleith LLP
 Inverleith LLP Investment ManagersFinance Inverleith invests in lower middle-market companies located in Europe, primarily in United Kingdom with revenues between GBP 5 - 30 million. It focuses on health & wellness, lifestyle, drinks, luxury and heritage brand sectors. It participates in buyout transactions with an investment size between GBP 5 - 15 million. It also acquires minority and majority interests. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of John Dunsmore
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPEL DOWN GROUP PLC | Chairman | 01/07/2020 |
| FULLER, SMITH & TURNER P.L.C. | Director/Board Member | 25/07/2019 |
Hothouse Brands Ltd
 Hothouse Brands Ltd Specialty StoresRetail Trade Manages consumer brands | Director/Board Member | 30/04/2018 |
| C&C GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2011 |
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Connections
66
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
C&C Group Plc
 C&C Group Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, markets and distributes beer, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Drinkaware Trust
 The Drinkaware Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides trust services | Miscellaneous |
Scottish & Newcastle Plc
 Scottish & Newcastle Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes beer, wine and spirits | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc
 Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc RestaurantsConsumer Services Engages in brewing and retailing businesses | Consumer Services |
Young & Co.'s Brewery Plc
 Young & Co.'s Brewery Plc Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales drinks and food products & provides accommodation services | Distribution Services |
Scottish Courage Ltd.
Scottish Courage Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Operates breweries and sells beer | Distribution Services |
NatWest Securities Ltd.
 NatWest Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Security Brokers Dealers | Finance |
Chapel Down Group Plc
 Chapel Down Group Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells wineries | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Portman Group Ltd.
 The Portman Group Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Produces alcoholic beverages and beers | Distribution Services |
British Beer & Pub Association
 British Beer & Pub Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates beer and pub association | Commercial Services |
Inverleith LLP
Inverleith LLP Investment ManagersFinance Inverleith invests in lower middle-market companies located in Europe, primarily in United Kingdom with revenues between GBP 5 - 30 million. It focuses on health & wellness, lifestyle, drinks, luxury and heritage brand sectors. It participates in buyout transactions with an investment size between GBP 5 - 15 million. It also acquires minority and majority interests. | Finance |
Genius Foods Ltd.
Genius Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures gluten-free baked products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Hothouse Club | |
Edinburgh Beer Factory Ltd. | |
Hothouse Brands Ltd
Hothouse Brands Ltd Specialty StoresRetail Trade Manages consumer brands | Retail Trade |
Thistly Cross Cider Co. Ltd.
 Thistly Cross Cider Co. Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufacturing fruit wines | Consumer Non-Durables |
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