Virgin Wines has announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Graeme Weir, is retiring from his role after 22 years with the company.

He will formally leave the board of the online wine retailer with effect from 4 April 2025.

During his time at Virgin Wines, Weir has helped the growth of the business including leading a private equity-backed buyout in 2013, and an IPO in 2021.

Weir will be succeeded as CFO and company secretary by Amanda Cherry, who is current head of group finance and has been at Virgin Wines for 16 years.

“After 22 years as CFO of Virgin Wines, I feel now is the right time to step down and enjoy retirement,” Weir said. “I am delighted to hand over the reins to Amanda, who knows the business well and will provide continuity but also a fresh impetus into Virgin Wines' future growth plans.

“I remain fully committed to supporting the business and completing a smooth transition. It has been a pleasure to work with Jay and the wider team, and I am confident that Virgin Wines will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Virgin Wines CEO, Jay Wright, added: “We would like to thank Graeme for his enormous contribution to the group and wish him well in his retirement. He has played a vital role in the group’s significant progress and growth over the last 22 years.

“It has been a privilege to work with him over that period and he will be missed by the whole Virgin Wines team. However, I look forward to progressing the next stage of our growth with Amanda, who is well embedded in the business, and welcome her to the board.”

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