Mouton will assume his new role on 31 March 2025, prior to officially joining the board in early April following the release of Chapel Down’s full-year results.
As a qualified chartered accountant, Mouton has amassed a wealth of experience in senior roles across various firms within the food and drink sector. Most recently, he served as CFO and board director at tea manufacturer Typhoo.
Previously, he held the position of group finance director at tonic brand Fever-Tree and was head of finance at private equity firm Natural Capital Partners.
Commenting on his upcoming appointment, Mouton stated: “I am excited to be joining Chapel Down as it enters the next phase of its growth for customers and shareholders. The Company has a clear and compelling vision and I look forward to leveraging my recent experience at both Fever-Tree and Typhoo Tea to deliver it.”
Reflecting on the departing CFO Rob Smith, who will exit the firm in April, Mouton further remarked: “Rob leaves an invaluable legacy in strong finance talent, technology platforms as well as the AIM listing, and I will be working closely with him and the Chapel Down leadership team to ensure a smooth transition.”
The appointment remains contingent upon customary regulatory due diligence, with an additional announcement set to confirm this news before Mouton’s first day on the job.
Chapel Down, based in Kent, produces a diverse range of sparkling and still wines from its vineyards, which encompass 750 acres of fully productive land.
“We are delighted to have appointed Louan, who has an excellent track record of leading cross-functional teams through significant growth and transformation in publicly traded and private international businesses,” stated Chapel Down chair Martin Glenn.
“He is a dynamic leader of high-performing finance teams and I am confident that, alongside our new CEO James Pennefather, he will continue the delivery of Chapel Down’s development and growth.”
