Gavin Anthony Preston, 41, is an investor and entrepeneur. He started his career in the fine wine broking and investing business. After several years he expanded the business into a range of alcoholic beverages and was one of the first entrepeneurs to import premium beers into the UK. He identified the internet as a medium to promote premium beers in 1998 and set up a website to do so. In parallel, Gavin has successfully invested in several businesses, both on and off-markets over the last 15 years.

Zafarullah (Zafar) Karim, 41, Non-Executive Director, has over a decade of experience in Investment Banking, primarily in mergers and acquisitions and raising finance, initially with Salomon Brothers and more recently with Rothschild. Zafar's background and experience are directly relevant to the strategy of the company.

The Board meets formally, as required but at least 4 times a year. At each scheduled meeting of the Board, the Chief Executive reports on the Company's operations.
All Directors are subject to re-election by shareholders at the first opportunity after their appointment.
All Directors are required to retire by rotation and one third of the Board is required to seek re-election each year.
Recommendations on new appointments to the board are made by individual Directors and are discussed at the scheduled Board meetings.