A New Era: From the IBD to the CIBD
This year’s Presidential Dinner marked a significant milestone, as we transition to become the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers beginning in January 2025.
Celebrating the Vital Role and Achievements of All Women in the Drinks Industry
International Women's Day 2022 in the brewing and distilling sector. Working together towards a brighter future.
Every 8th March since the 1900s we celebrate International Women’s Day to commemorate the vital and transformative role that women play in the world. This is a day of celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women globally.
This year, the theme of International Women’s day is ‘Break the Bias’, and plays close to the heart of our industry. Over the years, the participation of women has steadily increased to break barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Last summer we facilitated the webinar, “Supporting women for success”, in which an exceptional panel of women in the industry shared their experiences. The panel also debated on key topics, including the relevance of the creation of well-balanced teams and encouragement of line managers to look beyond gender towards equality of opportunity, with a focus on skills development, performance and results.
The recording of this webinar is open to all.
The glass ceiling is far from being broken in our industry.
Nonetheless, we have opened the door to a passionate new generation of women and men, with opportunities for growth and development in academic and professional spheres.
It is a true honour to serve as the President of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling for many reasons, of which, having the opportunity to be a champion for women in our industry is particularly close to my heart.
Like every 8th March, we are celebrating not just International Women’s Day, but also our ability to work together towards a brighter future.
IBD President
IBD and CIBD AGM Results
We thank all our members who took part in this significant moment for our community by voting. The AGMs was an opportunity for our members to understand the key changes at the IBD as we finalise our transition to the CIBD.
Master Operations Management with the IBD's First Short Course Series
When considering a career in the beverage industry, many of us were enticed in by the waft of sweetness from a freshly made mash, the heady scent of the angels’ share or the feeling of pride at seeing our perfectly dressed bottle on a supermarket fixture.