The Gentleman Magazine Issue 18 | December 2019 | Page 79
PAUL BEAVIS, CHAMPAGNE LANSON UK & NORTH AMERICA
MANAGING DIRECTOR STEPS DOWN FROM THE ROLE
AFTER 20 YEARS WITH THE COMPANY
Beavis was responsible for
growing new markets across
Europe and Asia and defining
the company’s growth strategy.
During Beavis’s 20 years at
Lanson, he has overseen the
extension of Lanson’s exclusive
partnership with the AELTC and
is also credited with maintaining
the brand’s Royal Warrant and
forming exclusive partnerships
with the O2 Arena and other
sporting associations during his
tenure.
Paul Beavis, Champagne Lanson UK & North America
Managing Director, is stepping down from the role after
20 years with the company.
“Paul Beavis has overseen the growth of the brand in
the UK and key Export territories and was instrumental
in reinvigorating the brand and our key partners and
sponsorships in the UK. He is leaving the company in
a commanding position for which we are truly grateful.
Paul will be leaving at the end of December to explore
new opportunities,” says François Van Aal, President,
Champagne Lanson.
Beavis says: “After 20 quite remarkable years, I have
decided to relinquish my position as Managing Director
UK and North America at Champagne Lanson. I take pride
in the knowledge that for a small family run Champagne
House, the UK remains the brand’s largest export market
and we have built and retained our status and position as
the second largest Champagne group worldwide (with
eight brands including Lanson). I am also immensely
proud of the great partnerships and relationships I have
forged over two decades at Lanson and I know that I will
be leaving them - and my incredible team - in the capable
hands of my successor.”
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