The East India Company has appointed Jonathan Corbett as Vice President of B2B Sales and Business Development.
With over 20 years of experience in the travel retail, Corbett joins the tea specialist from Compass Supply Solutions where he was Sales Director. He also worked for over three years with CG Hibbert as Sales and Operations Manager and was founder of The Wandering Monkey, which featured toys, activities and games in travel retail.
Corbett was named Chairman of the UK-based Travel Retail Consortium in January 2019.
The East India Company Chairman Sanjiv Mehta said: “We are very pleased to welcome Jonathan to the team. He brings a wealth of experience and a diverse set of skills. We are looking forward to expanding further into the travel retail and duty free market internationally and spreading the message of The East India Company reinvented.”
Corbett commented: “I’m very excited about this opportunity to grow The East India Company’s business and expand our exposure in the travel retail market.
“The East India Company has a fascinating history and a great story to tell. We are looking to approach all sectors with fine food, confectionery and tea and have a premium range to offer. I’m looking forward to meeting with all my industry friends both old and new.”
