Hannah Mitchell
About Hannah Mitchell
Hannah Mitchell is the Visitor Centre Supervisor at Ben Riach and Glenglassaugh Distilleries, a position she has held since 2019. She graduated with First Class Honours in International Tourism Management from Robert Gordon University in 2018.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Hannah Mitchell serves as the Visitor Centre Supervisor at Ben Riach and Glenglassaugh Distilleries, a position she has held since 2019. Located in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, her role involves overseeing visitor experiences and managing the operations of the distilleries. This position allows her to combine her expertise in tourism management with her passion for the whisky industry.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Mitchell studied International Tourism Management at Robert Gordon University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree with First Class Honours in 2018. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in tourism principles, which she applies in her current role. Additionally, she has earned a Certificate in the Fundamentals of Distilling with Distinction, further enhancing her knowledge of the distillation process.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Hannah worked as a Tour Guide at The Glenfiddich Distillery Company Limited from 2014 to 2019. This role allowed her to develop her skills in customer engagement and education about whisky production. She also served as a Sales Researcher at AECC from 2016 to 2017, where she gained experience in market research and sales strategies.
Academic Background
Hannah Mitchell completed her secondary education at Speyside High School before pursuing higher education. Her studies at Robert Gordon University from 2014 to 2018 focused on International Tourism Management, equipping her with the necessary skills for her career in the tourism and distillery sectors.