Currently, Angus James Porter holds the position of Co-Chairman at Direct Wines Ltd. and Executive Chairman at McColl's Retail Group Plc, Non-Executive Chairman at Martin McColl Retail Ltd. (a subsidiary of McColl's Retail Group Plc).

He is also on the board of Hilton Food Group Plc, Direct Wines International Ltd., Direct Wines Holdings Ltd. and Direct Wines Finance Ltd.

In his past career Dr. Porter held the position of Managing Director-Consumer Division at BT Group Plc and Managing Director-Consumer Division at BT Retail (a subsidiary of BT Group Plc), Strategy Director at Thomas Cook Group Plc, Director-Customer Propositions at Santander UK Plc, Marketing Director at Masterfoods Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer for The Professional Cricketers' Association.

Angus James Porter received a doctorate and a graduate degree from the University of Cambridge.