The family-owned and -operated Pikes is ushering in a new era, with second-generation Jamie Pike (left) appointed as managing director.
He will take the reins from
outgoing CEO Wayne Butcher, who will remain working in a full-time capacity at Pikes until end of
June 2023 to allow a smooth transition, and completion of several key projects.
The switch follows the retirement of Pikes co-founder, owner, managing director and viticulturalist
Andrew Pike (right), who stepped back from day-to-day operations in July of this year. Earlier, his winemaker brother Neil Pike retired and set up his own business: Limefinger.
“The Pike family and our broader team are extremely sad to see Wayne leave our business; he has
had a profound impact over his nearly 11 years at Pikes," says Jamie Pike.
Having overseen significant growth in the
company, as well as improvements in policy implementation, business analytics, and played a pivotal
role in the development of a strong culture at Pikes.
"He has been a much loved and respected leader
and colleague and will remain a close friend to the Pike family and team members.
"We thank him for his many years of service, and for the way in which he has enabled us to
transition smoothly into the next generation of leadership.”
The winemaking and viticulture
team led by Steve Baraglia (chief winemaker) and vineyard manager Michael Harrold will remain unchanged.
Jamie Pike has grown up in the family business and was only a few months old when Pikes Wines
was established in the spring of 1984. He achieved his Bachelor of Wine Marketing at the
University of Adelaide in 2007.
“I am both excited and humbled by this opportunity” he says. “It’s a wonderful company to be a
part of, and I am in a privileged position to be able to lead such a capable and passionate team that
put so much of themselves into their work. I look forward to continuing the Pikes legacy in the wine
and beer industry and would like to thank my family and the board for their confidence in appointing
me as managing director.
Pikes’ activities have grown over the years to now include a craft brewery [Pikes
Beer Co.], modern tasting room and Slate Restaurant.
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