Industry stalwart to step down as commercial director
INDUSTRY stalwart Jonathan Kemp, commercial director at AG Barr, has announced his plans to step down from the role in September this year.
A hugely popular figure in the convenience channel, Kemp announced he would continue as the company’s commercial director until 30 September, in order to allow for a smooth leadership transition.
Thereafter, Kemp will remain available to the company for a further 12-month period, following which he will officially retire.
Kemp joined the company as commercial director in 2003 and has since made a well-respected name for himself across the Scottish convenience sector as well as retail at large.
During his time, he oversaw many witty and memorable adverts for the Irn-Bru brand, which helped to introduce plenty of consumers to a diver named Raoul, how Irn-Bru can get you through problems, as well as a high school musical number about the drink.
Mark Allen, chair of AG Barr, said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Jonathan for his significant contribution to AG Barr for over 20 years.
“As commercial director, he has been instrumental to the growth of the company, with the business in a strong position to continue to grow and develop. We wish him and his family all the very best for the future.”
