Meet the Team
Founding Directors

Tim Welch
CHAMONIX
Tim headed to Chamonix 14 years ago where he co-founded Ten80 Events. He has a keen passion for mountains sports and the occasional Mont-Blanc ascent. Tim used to race Austin-Healy cars and won the European title in 1995.
Kirstine Newton
LONDON
Berkshire-born Kirstine, lives in London and has spent the last two decades perfecting her craft within the world's best media agencies, currently specialising in the acceleration of DTC brands. A true entrepreneur, this Chamonix-inspired brand has been brought to life on all aspects and to a gin glass near you!

Pat Venning
LONDON
Pat has over 20 years in the drinks industry, most recently with Pernod Ricard where he was Marketing Director for over 8 years. He has a passion for challenger brands, entrepreneurialism and e-commerce. Pat is a keen skier, cyclist and rugby referee, but is happiest at home with an Altitude Gin and a Three Cents Pink Grapefruit Soda in hand