Jan Westcott

Jan Westcott is a prominent figure in the Canadian spirits industry who has served as the President and CEO of Spirits Canada for 25 years.1 He is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in the alcohol industry.

Career Highlights

Leadership at Spirits Canada:: Westcott joined Spirits Canada in 1998 and has been leading the organization for a quarter-century.1 During his tenure, he has played a critical role as a relentless and passionate policy and public affairs leader within the beverage alcohol industry.1

Previous Roles:: Before joining Spirits Canada, Westcott held positions as:

• President and CEO of the Canadian Wine Institute
• Founding CEO of Brewers of Ontario1

Industry Impact:: Throughout his career, Westcott has:

• Forged strong relationships with industry and government partners
• Emphasized the importance of the spirits sector as a wealth creator contributing to economic growth across Canada
• Advocated for the "grain to glass" process in the spirits industry1

Recognition

Westcott's contributions to the industry have been widely recognized. In October 2023, he received the Award of Distinction from the Public Affairs Association of Canada.3

Retirement

After nearly 40 years in the beverage alcohol industry, Jan Westcott announced his retirement from Spirits Canada. He will depart from the Spirits Canada Board as of December 31, 2023.1

Jan Westcott's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username jan-westcott-38b71b10, where he is listed as having over 500 connections.2