The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland has appointed Pat Crotty as its new CEO. Pat, who is from Kilkenny and is a former VFI President, takes over from Padraig Cribben.

Pat ran the hugely successful Paris Texas bar in Kilkenny for a number of years and through his time as VFI President has developed a deep knowledge of the pub trade throughout Ireland. He will now work fulltime as CEO representing the best interests of VFI members to key stakeholders including government and national agencies.