Meet the Team.
Mat Bishop
CEO
Mat Bishop is the Chief Executive Officer for Cayman Distributors Group (CDG) and its subordinate entities Cayman Distributors Ltd and Blackbeard’s Trading Company Ltd. Mat has a wealth of business management experience in multiple European, Asian, Caribbean and American markets.
Born and raised in New Zealand, Mat completed a post-graduate degree in Political Science from the University of Otago. He spent several years in the UK working primarily in the telecoms industry before moving to the Cayman Islands with his Wife in 2003.
In 2006 Mat joined the venture capital wing of the Dart group - Active Capital Ltd, and oversaw the purchase of Cayman Distributors Ltd, its subsequent amalgamation with Blackbeard’s, and the 2010 acquisition of Big Daddy’s Ltd. Since 2007 Mat has had day to day management responsibility for CDG - a company that has grown to be one of the leading players in the Cayman Islands alcoholic beverage industry. Mat lives in George Town with his wife Kim and their three young children.
John Bruton
Financial Controller
John Bruton FCA, is the Financial Controller at Cayman Distributors Group (CDG), with a breadth of financial leadership experience across various sectors. An ACA qualified Chartered Accountant, John oversees financial reporting, FP&A and operational finance functions for the business. Before joining CDG, John held senior finance roles where he led finance transformation initiatives, supported strategic growth and risk management. Originally from Somerset, England, John has lived in the Cayman Islands since 2013. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, and is a lifelong Liverpool FC fan.
Alex McClenaghan
General Manager
Alex has worked his way up in the company over the past 10 years from Sales Representative to Head of Sales and Marketing. Originally hailing from Canada, Alex started his Food and Beverage Career at a very young age, working in kitchens then moving up to tending Bar.
From there Alex excelled in Management Positions moving from Ontario to Vancouver on the West Coast, running Bars and world class Nightclubs. The Cayman Islands called in 2006 where his Bar, Restaurant and Nightclub Management experience greatly assisted his ability to perform and build brands in the local market.
Sarah Howard
Sales and Marketing Manager
Sarah Howard is a seasoned sales and marketing leader with a passion for building wine and spirits brands. Over the past decade, she demonstrated an ability to drive substantial growth, driving sales and creating national marketing campaigns for global food and beverage brands. Originally from the United States, Sarah’s diverse experiences and strategic insights have significantly impacted the brands she has managed, driving growth, and fostering consumer connections. She joined Cayman Distributors Group in 2023 and brings a vast knowledge of the industry to managing the wholesale division.
Helen Wong
Retail Manager
Originally from the Uk, Helen has 36 years retail experience. Starting off in the high street stores and progressed to London to be part of the re-fit team all for an internationally renowned pharmaceutical retailer. Helen moved to their Duty-Free Locations in Heathrow airport and then onboard the cruise ships before moving to Cayman in 2002. She continued her career in Retail working at Owen Roberts International Airport, Duty-Free in George Town and now manages all Blackbeards Liquor Stores.