Team

Paul Hesketh
Director and Founder
Paul is an experienced corporate executive and serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of operational and financial experience in both the commercial and private sectors. Involved in the legal cannabis industry since 2018, he personally funded and launched Aqua Sativa Ltd in 2019 with a range of hand-crafted batch distilled spirits infused with CBD. Gold winners of the Canex 2020 beverages awards and nominated for best CBD beverage at the World CBD Awards, Paul is passionate about creating beverages of distinction, highlighting the many acclaimed benefits of CBD and developing the company’s growth both nationally and internationally.
Robert Jappie
Chief Legal Executive
Robert is a Partner at international law firm Ince, specialising in Cannabis Law and Regulation. Robert has become the leading legal expert within Europe’s fast-growing cannabis industries. With the legalisation of medicinal cannabis and CBD supplements rolling out across Europe, Robert has become the authority on the developing regulatory environment both here in the UK and in Europe. As Chief Legal Officer he will have oversight of the company’s regulatory compliance.
Paul Robinson
On-Trade Development
Paul is part of the Frederic Robinson Brewing family, a Northwest regional brewer. The brewery was founded in 1838 at the Unicorn Inn Stockport. A proud family member of the independent brewers, they operate one of the most advanced and sophisticated breweries in the Northwest of England. With around 260 pubs across the Northwest, Derbyshire and Wales, they have a global reputation for producing traditional real ale. Paul has full responsibility of the wine division for both the pub estate and On-Trade sales. With his vast experience and knowledge of the industry, Paul will support the company in developing and expanding On-Trade business.
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Aqua Sativa encourages responsible drinking.
It is safest not to drink alcohol when pregnant.
Formerly trading as Strangeways Beers and Spirits
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