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John Halewood dies aged 64
One of the drinks industry’s most inventive brand builders, John Halewood, has died over the weekend.
The self-made multi-millionaire and founder of Halewood International was found dead at his home in Cheshire on Saturday.
John, aged 64, was responsible for the transformation of labels such as Lambrini and Crabbie’s Ginger Beer, and had amassed a personal fortune worth £125 million, making him a regular in The Times newspaper’s “Rich List”.
Andy Smallman, managing director of Halewood International said, “I am sure that I speak for all of his colleagues when I say that John will be greatly missed.”
He added, “For over 30 years John was the inspirational and entrepreneurial force behind the Halewood International group.”
John had set up the company, previously called Halewood Vintners, with his mother Eileen in 1978.
The company now has a turnover of £250 million and employs more than 1,500 people.
It is believed John died in his sleep.