Vagabond bolsters team for future growth
Vagabond has announced four senior hires as it bolsters its leadership team.
Vagabond, the wine bar business that allows customers to explore and self-pour wine by the glass, has announced four senior hires as it bolsters its leadership team to position the brand for future growth and expansion.
The Christobell Giles-led business says the changes, a combination of promotions and new appointments, are designed to help Vagabond secure properties for new bars, successfully launch in new locations and attract new customers.
Jack Merrylees will arrive as new head of marketing and PR on 3 March, joining from Balfour, where he served as group marketing and PR director across its Winery and Hospitality operations. Prior to this, he spent more than 10 years at Vagabond owner Majestic Wine.
Patrick Rummens has made a similar switch from Majestic to Vagabond, taking on the newly created position of head of property, while Sarah Cavill has been promoted to head of operations. Cavill has worked in management roles at Browns Restaurants, Le Pain Quotidien and Villandry.
Vagabond has also re-hired Phil Holby, who returns to the wine bar business as openings and operations manager following a stint at Airport Retail Enterprises. Holby has worked at Laurel & Regent Inns, Walkabout owner Intertain and Stonegate Group.
"I’m thrilled to welcome Jack, Patrick and Phil to team Vagabond, and to see Sarah progress into her expanded new role," says Giles. "I’m looking forward to working with them all during this exciting chapter for the business as we accelerate our growth plans throughout 2025 and beyond.
"The reopening of our revamped bar in Battersea later this month is just the start of a pivotal year for us, and I can’t wait to introduce even more new customers to Vagabond’s knowledgeable, passionate teams, and our unique explore and self-pour wine bar experience."
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