It has been announced that Abi Hirshfeld will be joining Berry Bros. & Rudd as the new buying director in January.

Currently working at Director Wines as wine director, the new role will see Ms Hirshfeld oversee all areas of the Berry Bros. & Rudd group of companies, such as Fields Morris & Verdin. Her responsibility will include all buying and supplier management choices, apart from fine wine buying, which Max Lalondrelle will continue to lead.

Dan Jago, Berry Bros. & Rudd chief executive, said: “Berry Bros. & Rudd has a highly experienced team of buyers and under Abi’s direction we look forward to being able to develop and grow the industry-leading wine range with which we provide our customers.”