Ben Hodgkinson

Commercial and Operational Leadership

Glossop, GB.

About

Commercial leader with extensive experience in craft drinks production, sales and business development across the UK. Skilled in driving operational excellence, scaling production, and building effective teams in small to mid-sized enterprises.

Work

Hogan’s Cider Limited

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Operations Director

Haselor, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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Summary

Oversees end-to-end operations for a boutique, award‑winning cider producer based in Warwickshire, leading production scaling, supply chain, and process efficiency.

Highlights

Spearheading operational strategy for a small independent cidery producing craft ciders from 100% fresh-pressed English apples.

Managing collaboration with local growers, packaging suppliers, and bottling partners to ensure supply chain resilience and sustainability.

Supporting continual product innovation, including limited‑edition blends and rebranding efforts to convey the brand’s artisan credentials.

Education

Lancaster University

Bailrigg, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Bachelor of Arts History

Tadcaster Grammar School

Tadcaster, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Secondary Education Economics, History, Law, Sociology

Skills

Operations Management

Process Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Production Scaling.

Sales & Business Development

Key Account Management, B2B Sales, Negotiation.

Leadership & Team Management

Team Building, Coaching, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Marketing & Brand Management

Brand Strategy, Online Marketing, Product Innovation.

Project Management

Strategy, Analysis, Project Delivery.