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Stock Spirits Group names Steven Libermann as chief executive
Stock Spirits Group has appointed Steven Libermann as its chief executive officer, effective 1 December 2025.
Diageo announces new appointment to board of directors
Diageo has appointed John Rishton to its board of directors, effective 1 November 2025.
Lion appoints new chief executive and creates Lion ANZ business
Lion has announced the appointment of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe as chief executive officer and the creation of Lion ANZ business.
Deirdre Mahlan returns to Diageo as interim chief financial officer
Former Diageo president of North America, Deirdre Mahlan, has been appointed as interim chief financial officer for the company.
Diageo chief executive Debra Crew steps down
Diageo has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as chief executive officer and as a board director with immediate effect, by mutual agreement.
Vinarchy appoints global chief executive
The board of global wine business Vinarchy has appointed Danny Celoni as its chief executive officer.
Scotch Whiskymaker, Compass Box, has appointed Nishat Gupte as the company’s new chief executive officer.
The OurWhisky Foundation appoints first executive director
The OurWhisky Foundation, the global non-profit supporting women in the whisky industry, has appointed its first executive director ahead of a restructure this year.
Suntory promotes EVP Nobuhiro Torii to president
Suntory Holdings has appointed Nobuhiro (Nobu) Torii, the company’s current executive vice president, as the new president, effective 25 March 2025.
Ex-Campari chief executive joins Cygnet Gin as chairman
Ex-Campari global chief executive Matteo Fantacchiotti has been appointed as partner and chairman of Welsh gin brand Cygnet.
Non-alcoholic drinks brand Crossip has partnered with Tea and Toast Asia and Spirits Syndicate to launch in Malaysia.
Anora Group chief executive to retire
Nordic wine and spirits brand house, Anora Group, has announced the retirement of chief executive Jacek Pastuszka.
Ross Carter resigns as chief executive of The Drinks Trust
The Drinks Trust has announced the resignation of Ross Carter, who served as chief executive officer for the organisation since July 2019.
Campari chief executive resigns after five months
Campari Group chief executive, Matteo Fantacchiotti, has announced his resignation after only five months in the role.
Diageo has announced that Nik Jhangiani will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO) in autumn 2024, also joining Diageo’s board and executive committee.
Pernod Ricard agrees to sell Becherovka to Maspex
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell Czech herbal liqueur Becherovka to Poland’s Maspex Group for an undisclosed sum.
Familia Torres begins generational transition process
The advisory board of Familia Torres has agreed to begin a generational transition process in which the current chief executive, Miquel Torres Maczassek, will be appointed president of the company.
Pernod Ricard veteran launches Cognac brand
Guillaume Thomas, veteran Pernod Ricard executive, will launch Martingale Cognac this autumn.
Nemiroff partners with Disaronno in Benelux and launches charity bottling
Ukrainian vodka brand Nemiroff has partnered with Disaronno International for exclusive distribution in the Benelux market.
Código 1530 announces two mezcal releases
Independent tequila brand, Código1530, has announced its entry into the mezcal category with the launch of two mezcal expressions.
Scotch Whisky Association announces new chief executive
The former British ambassador to Argentina will succeed Karen Betts as the chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association.
Jean-Etienne Gourgues: Who is the new chief of Chivas?
Jean-Etienne Gourgues landed one of the top jobs in the Scotch whisky industry when he took over as chairman and chief executive of Chivas Brothers this summer.
Portman Group announces new chief executive
The Portman Group has announced that Matt Lambert will replace John Timothy as chief executive in January 2021.
Quintessential Brands promotes James Lousada to chief executive
Leading gin producer Quintessential Brands has promoted James Lousada to the role of chief executive.
Codorníu appoints new chief executive
Spanish wine producer Codorníu has announced that Sergio Fuster will take over as chief executive in September.
Patrick Ricard the titular head of the Pernod Ricard family, has died. He was 67. Cause of death has not been disclosed but it is believed to be a heart attack.
Current project director Danila Avdiu will leave Messe Düsseldorf on December 31, 2012.
SAB Miller announces staff shake-up
SAB Miller has announced a number of directorate and senior management changes that will become effective from the company’s annual general meeting on July 26, 2012.
The McLaren Vale Grape, Wine and Tourism Association (MVGWTA), the generic body that represents growers in the premium wine producing region in south-east Australia, has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
WSTA appoints new chief executive
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association, the lead body for the UK wine and spirits sectors, has announced the appointment of Miles Beale as its new chief executive.
LVMH has appointed new chief executive officers for its champagne brands Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin.
Russian Standard appoints Palatella in the US
Russian Standard Vodka, which claims to be Russia’s number one premium vodka, has announced the appointment of John Palatella as executive vice president of sales & distribution for the US.
The board of Alcohol Concern, the anti-alcohol lobby group in the UK, has announced a restructuring of its senior management following the loss of core funding with the role of the CEO becoming part time for a year alongside the recruitment of a full time director of fundraising and campaigning.
Morrison Bowmore makes five appointments
Morrison Bowmore Distillers has made five new appointments within its sales and marketing team.
Drambuie restructures after key retirement
Drambuie has announced the appointment of Michael Kennedy as future CEO and added Brendan O’Neill and Jonathan Brown to its board of directors.
US distributors Glazer’s has appointed Robert Swartz as chief operating officer and Phil Meacham as executive vice president malt beverages.
Bacardi has named Jon Grey and Robert Furniss-Roe regional presidents of Middle East and Africa, and Latin America respectively.
Stock Spirits has made several new appointments to its senior management team.
New SABMiller president for Latin America appointed
SABMiller has appointed Karl Lippert as its new president of Latin America, following the announcement of Barry Smith’s retirement.
