About Cecil Macdonald

For decades, Cecil Macdonald has been at the forefront of the UK travel retail sector, providing seamless distribution solutions and an unrivalled portfolio of products.

From beers, wines, and spirits to confectionery, soft beverages, and consumables, we are proud to supply products that enhance travel experiences across airports, ferries, cruise lines and other travel retail operators.

As the largest independent distributor in the UK travel retail sector, we have built a reputation for reliability, expertise and exceptional service. Our clients know they can count on us to deliver the right products at the right time, with precision and care. Whether it’s a globally recognised brand or a carefully selected niche offering, we always focus on helping your business stand out and succeed.

Our Mission: Delivering Excellence in Every Step

At Cecil Macdonald, we’re more than just a distributor. We’re a partner. Our mission is to ensure every delivery supports your goals, whether that’s delighting travellers with sought-after products or optimising your supply chain for efficiency. From first contact to final delivery, we are committed to offering a smooth, dependable service that exceeds expectations.

A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation

With a deep understanding of the unique needs of the travel retail industry, we combine traditional values with forward-thinking solutions. Our experienced team is passionate about helping your business thrive, offering personalised support and flexible services tailored to your specific requirements.

What Makes Us Stand Out?

Extensive Expertise – Decades of experience in the travel retail sector mean we understand your challenges and know how to solve them.
Outstanding Portfolio – A carefully curated range of products to meet the diverse tastes of today’s travellers.
Logistics You Can Trust – Our logistics services ensure a seamless supply chain from warehouse to customer.
Partnership-Driven Approach – Your success is our success, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

We believe in creating strong, lasting relationships with our partners. Let us show you why we’re the leading choice for travel retail distribution in the UK.

Interested in learning more about what we do? Get in touch with us today.

Leadership team

Steve Wescott

Managing Director

Steve joined the company in 1979 in a sales administration role. Rising through the ranks to become Sales Director in 1996 and has held the position of Managing Director since 2002. Steve’s passion for customer service has spearheaded the Companies success over the last two decades.

Gordon Sankey

Finance Director

Gordon joined the company in 1977 at the age of 17 and has worked in every aspect of the business before settling in the Finance department with subsequent appointment as Financial Director in 1994.

Jane Dickinson Green

Head of Finance

Jane joined Cecil Macdonald in 2022. Jane brings over 30 years of industry experience in her previous role as an auditor, having originally qualified as a charted accountant with KPMG. She has a diverse knowledge of systems and processes.

Debbie Gould

Head of HR and Finance Manager

Debbie is responsible for HR and is a senior member of the finance team. She has been with the company over 30 years and has a wealth of experience within  the business.

Nick Wadia

Head of Supply Chain

Having worked in the Travel Retail Industry since 2007, Nick joined Cecil Macdonald in 2013 as Administration Manager, moving into his current role as Head of Supply Chain. Nick has a broad range of knowledge ranging from Inventory Management to Demand Forecasting and beyond.

Mike Wescott

Head of Sales

Mike has been with Cecil Macdonald since April 2012, joining as a Junior Sales Executive and ultimately progressing to Head of Sales in 2020. Mike manages our key accounts as well as overseeing the broader sales team. Working with brand owners from all categories to achieve maximum distribution within each of our travel sectors.

Mark Hawkins

Head of Warehousing & Logistics

Mark joined Cecil Macdonald in 1988 as a warehouse operative, ultimately progressing to Head of Warehousing & Logistics. Mark is responsible for the smooth flow of goods through the warehouse facilities and for ensuring our systems and processes keep pace with the  business expansion.

Testimonials

“Cecil Macdonald are a key supplier for Avanti West Coast Trains and their expertise in supplying, but also managing supply of nominated products, is relied upon and an essential part of ensuring full product availability on the Avanti's trains. Their ability to deliver across the West Coast Trains route from London up Glasgow and all stops in-between is critical too. The Cecil Macdonald team operate in a professional and courteous manner and are a key resource to Avanti West Coast.”

– Howard Lloyd, Sourcing Buyer – Avanti West Coast

“Cecil Macdonald is an efficient and dependable organisation with whom we have a strong partnership. They’re flexible and reliable which certainly allows us to build trust and deliver consistently to our customers.”

– Miranda Dercks, Global Accounts Manager, Heineken

“Cecil Macdonald have been our supplier for beers, spirits and many other consumables for years and years. The team are consistent, knowledgeable and honest and are always willing to support us with new innovations and ideas we would like to implement. They are always ready to help with recommendations and we appreciate their speed of turnaround and reliability.”

– Shiada Drysdale, Manager – IFS Beverage Lead – Virgin Atlantic

“LGCF Sky & More have been working closely with Cecil Macdonald for many years. Cecil Macdonald is sharing the same professionalism and family business values as our own company. Cecil Macdonald is the perfect partner for Travel Retail and Inflight business. The team is combining a pragmatic approach with a deep knowledge of the business, plus a well-known expertise for the wines and spirits category. The team is agile and reliable with a strong organisation to deliver and respect the high level of service required in this industry.”

– Laurent Jacquemont, Travel Retail, LGCF Sky & More

“We have had the pleasure of working with Cecil Macdonald as a trusted distributor for Lagardère Travel Retail UK over many years. Their professionalism, dedication, and deep understanding of our business needs have been instrumental in helping us deliver an exceptional shopping experience to our customers. Cecil Macdonald’s commitment to excellence, coupled with their efficient and reliable service, has allowed us to consistently stock premium products across our travel retail outlets. Their proactive approach, flexibility, and attention to detail make them a valued partner in our supply chain, and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership in the future.”

– Margherita Panizza, Buyer, Lagardère Travel Retail UK

“It is a pleasure to work with Cecil Mac. They offer a professional service to their travel retail customers and the speed of service is refreshing. The collaborative approach really helps us to drive business forward. We look forward to our bright future as we move forward and work together for many more years.”

– Melissa Broomes, Key Account Manager, Diageo Global Travel

“Cecil Mac have been a very important partner of ours in the Travel Retail world for several years. They’re always on hand to help and are extremely reliable, flexible and efficient. The friendly advice and service they provide has been the cornerstone to our success in this market.”

– Tom Ford, National Accounts Manager, Brewdog

“Working with Mike and the team at Cecil Mac since 2016 has been a fantastic experience. Their professionalism, reliability, and excellent communication makes every project seamless. We truly value the partnership and look forward to continued success together!”