The fast-growing global spirits group, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has appointed Ewan MacLean as its Global Chief Operations Officer. He becomes a member of ABG’s Executive Committee Team and will oversee and organize all ABG production and supply chain processes reporting to the Group’s CEO, Jekaterina Stuģe. The appointment takes immediate effect.
Ewan MacLean joins ABG from Stock Spirits where he was Group Operations Director. He has over 40 years of experience in senior executive roles in the food and drinks sectors. He holds engineering and management qualifications, including an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.
Jekaterina Stuģe said: “Ewan is a highly experienced operations leader and a consummate expert in FMCG manufacturing, transformation programme management and Lean production techniques. He has a proven track record for improving operational, supply chain and commercial performance, increasing profitability and enhancing operational efficiency.I believe that Ewan’s significant experience and proven track record in leading supply chain and operational transformation and change will support our drive towards world class operations performance.”
Ewan MacLean said: “I’m proud to join the ambitious and dynamic team at Amber Beverage Group and look forward to leading operations through this exciting time of growth for the company.”
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