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INDUCTEE NO. 14

Jonathan Adnams, Copper House Distillery

Jonathan joined brewing company Adnams, based in Suffolk, England, in 1975 as an apprentice brewery engineer and has since worked in all areas of the company. He joined the board of directors in 1988, running Adnams’ pubs and property, before assuming the role of managing director in 1997. In August 2006, Jonathan took over the role of company chairman, the position that he still holds today.

Jonathan has been instrumental in propelling Adnams forward in terms of innovation and sustainability, leading the project teams responsible for the redevelopment and modernisation of the Sole Bay Brewery.

He was the inspiration and driving force behind the concept and building

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