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Martin Murdoch

Regional Managing Director (EEMEAI) | Board Director | Chair - The English College, Dubai | Luxury & FMCG | Emerging Markets | Master of the Quaich
27.9 yrs experienceWine & Spirits
Apr 2026

The move

MoveThe English College, Dubai→Edrington
TitleChair of the Board of Governors → Regional Managing Director Emerging Europe, Middle East, Africa & India
LocationDubai → Dubai
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in country17.3
Total experience27.9 years
Edrington headcount1,001-5,000 employees
Edrington industryBeverage Manufacturing
Edrington HQGlasgow, Scotland
Edrington founded1861
Edrington typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Regional Managing Director Emerging Europe, Middle East, Africa & IndiaApr 2026 — Present
    Edrington· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Chair of the Board of GovernorsSep 2025 — Present
    The English College, Dubai· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Board MemberSep 2019 — Present
    The English College, Dubai· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Managing Director Middle East, Africa & IndiaJun 2016 — Mar 2026
    Edrington· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Regional Director Russia, Emerging Europe & TurkeyMar 2015 — May 2016
    Edrington· Budapest· Full-time
  6. Area Director Russia & Emerging EuropeMar 2013 — Mar 2015
    Edrington· Moscow, Russian Federation· Full-time
  7. Area Director Russia & Emerging EuropeApr 2011 — Feb 2013
    Edrington· Kiev, Ukraine· Full-time
  8. Area Director Emerging EuropeApr 2010 — Mar 2011
    Edrington· Kiev, Ukraine· Full-time
  9. Area Director Central & Northern EuropeJan 2009 — Mar 2010
    Edrington· Perth, Scotland· Full-time
  10. Area Director Western Europe, Africa & Middle EastJun 2006 — Dec 2008
    Edrington· Perth, Scotland· Full-time
  11. Area Director International RetailersMay 2004 — May 2006
    Edrington· Perth, Scotland· Full-time
  12. Marketing Manager Edrington Direct salesNov 2000 — Apr 2004
    Edrington· Perth, Scotland· Full-time
  13. Brand Manager - NigeriaJul 1999 — Jul 2000
    British American Tobacco· Lagos, Nigeria· Full-time
  14. Trainee General ManagerJul 1997 — Jul 1999
    Richemont· Various countries in Africa· Full-time

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