Hallgarten & Novum Wines MD Andrew Bewes will be stepping down on March 31, 2026, after a 16-year tenure with the business.

No successor has yet been named.

“Leading Hallgarten has been the absolute privilege of my career,” said Bewes.

“I am immensely proud of the passionate, dedicated team we have built and everything we have accomplished together.

“Following the successful integration with Coterie Holdings, the business is poised for its next chapter of growth, and the time is right for me to pass the baton. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our outstanding team, our loyal customers, and our world-class producer partners for their support over the years.”

Michael Saunders, CEO of Coterie Holdings, said: “On behalf of the entire Coterie team, I want to extend our profound gratitude to Andrew for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment.

“His vision has built Hallgarten into the benchmark for quality and service in the UK wine trade. He has been a pivotal partner during the acquisition and has laid an outstanding foundation for future success. We wish him the very best for the future.”