Buxton Brewery, one of the Peak District’s best known breweries, has recruited a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is targeting a £10m turnover.
Matthew Peck is joining in the role of CFO and brings more than a decade of senior financial leadership experience across high-growth, multi-site retail and hospitality businesses.
He joins Buxton Brewery from Mowgli Street Food, where he spent nine years from 2017 helping to transform the restaurant group from a three-site operation into a national chain of 27 sites.
Along the way, he supported several rounds of private equity investment, gaining valuable experience in scaling ambitious food and beverage brands.
Commenting on his appointment, Buxton Brewery chairman Lee McCarren said: “We’re delighted to welcome Matthew to Buxton Brewery at such an exciting point in our journey. Since acquiring the business in May 2024, we have more than doubled sales, and we are focused on building on that momentum in the months and years ahead.
“Matthew’s track record, combined with his deep understanding of what it takes to grow a brand with integrity, makes him the ideal person to help us achieve our next ambitious phase of growth. The experience and expertise he adds to our senior leadership team will make a very positive difference.”
Matthew Peck said: “I’ve always enjoyed being part of the journey of building and growing a business, and that’s what attracted me to Buxton Brewery. The opportunity to help grow something truly special was incredibly appealing.
“There is real ambition here, strong backing, and a product and brand that people love. I understand the foundations needed to support sustainable growth, and I’m looking forward to helping Buxton Brewery reach its full potential.”
His appointment comes as Buxton Brewery enters a new phase of strategic expansion. Having achieved more than £5million in turnover for the current financial year, more than doubling sales since the acquisition in May 2024, the business is firmly on track to reach £10millioin turnover by 2028 through entirely organic growth.
The management team plans a continued consolidation period throughout the remainder of this year to strengthen operational foundations before rolling out new formats and expansion in additional locations.
Key priorities for the business include identifying new locations for its pub and restaurant concepts across the Peak District and surrounding areas, growing direct wholesale sales, and expanding the brewery’s international reach. Buxton Brewery also plans to secure additional listings with major grocery retailers.
