Foster's: David Dearie to Lead Australasian Wine Business

Foster's Group Limited (Foster's) announced the appointment of David Dearie to the role of Managing Director, Australasian Wine. David will lead the Australian and New Zealand wine business created as a result of the Wine Strategic Review completed in February this year.

David brings to the role over 20 years of experience in the international drinks industry, including over a decade with global drinks company Brown Forman, most recently as Managing Director Western Europe and Africa based in London. David spent three years as President and Chief Operating Officer of Brown Forman's Wine Group based in the US, and has managed international brand portfolios and hospitality businesses on behalf of Inchape and Whitbread & Co.

"I am delighted to welcome someone of David's calibre to the executive leadership team" said CEO, Ian Johnston. "His combination of global drinks industry expertise and wine business understanding uniquely qualify David to lead Foster's Australasian wine business."

"David has a proven track record in wine, leading and growing businesses across multiple countries, channels and brands", Ian said.

"David's appointment completes the renewal of operational leadership required for the fundamental transformation of our business." David will relocate from the UK to Australia over coming weeks and will commence his role in late July. A brief biography is attached to this announcement.

SOURCE Foster's Group Limited