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Brown‑Forman Announces Change in Board of Directors Chair

Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA, BFB) announced that Campbell P. Brown will step down as Chair of the Brown‑Forman Board of Directors in July. Subject to…
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Nestlé appoints Laurent Freixe as CEO of Nestlé S.A.

The Board of Directors of Nestlé has appointed Laurent Freixe, currently Executive Vice President and CEO Zone Latin America (LATAM), as Chief Executive Officer…
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Brown-Forman Announces Executive Leadership Change

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announced that Diane Nguyen has been named chief people, places, and communications officer and a member of the company’s…
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Schweppes International Limited appoints new Chief Operating Officer at Suntory Beverage & Food Europe

Schweppes International Limited announces the appointment of Alina Nickolson Vera Rojas as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at SBF EECM-Benelux & Transformation…
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Diageo announces appointment to its Board of Directors

Diageo announces the appointment of Julie Brown as a Non-Executive Director, effective 5 August 2024. On appointment, Julie will succeed Alan Stewart as Chair of…
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Brown-Forman: William Brooks Is New Global Brand Ambassador for Tequila Herradura

Tequila Herradura, one of the most historic and renowned tequila producers in the world, announces the appointment of William Brooks to Global Brand Ambassador. Born…
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Brown-Forman announces a European Leadership change

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announced a change in its European leadership and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Effective March 1, 2024, Yiannis Pafilis…
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PepsiCo Announces Retirement of North America Beverages CEO

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced that Kirk Tanner, CEO of the company's North America beverage business will retire on February 2. Ram Krishnan is appointed…
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De Kuyper Royal Distillers appoints Leo Evers as new CEO

De Kuyper Royal Distillers announces the retirement of its longstanding Chief Executive Officer, Mark de Witte, effective April 30, 2024. After a remarkable nine-year…
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Diageo strengthens leadership in North America

Diageo has announced the appointment of Sally Grimes as Chief Executive Officer, North America, and Claudia Schubert as President & Chief Operating Officer,…
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Campari Group: Bob Kunze-Concewitz has decided to retire as CEO

After 18 years with the company, Bob Kunze-Concewitz, CEO of Campari Group, informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire from his role to pursue his…
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Pernod Ricard North America Appoints Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer

Pernod Ricard North America has announced Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer with the role aimed at continuing Pernod Ricard's transformation into an ever-more…
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Diageo: CEO Ivan Menezes has passed away

Following the announcement on 5 June 2023 that Debra Crew would replace the ailing CEO, Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief…
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Diageo Board appoints Debra Crew Interim CEO

Debra Crew will replace the ill Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes, who had originally planned to step down at the end of the month, with immediate effect. Originally, the…
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Carlsberg Group: CEO Cees 't Hart has decided to retire

After a distinguished international career, including eight successful years as CEO of the Carlsberg Group, Cees ’t Hart has decided to retire and has informed…
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Amber Beverage Group appoints Ewan MacLean as Global Chief Operations Officer

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…
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Brown-Forman: Marshall Farrer add Chief Strategic Growth Officer responsibilities

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announced that Marshall Farrer, President, Europe, will expand his leadership responsibilities and be named Executive Vice…
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Amber Beverage Group has appointed David Tenorio to the role of Managing Director of its tequila distillery

The global spirits producer and distributor, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has appointed a Diageo veteran, David Tenorio, to the role of Managing Director of its tequila…
Giancarlo Esposito
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USA: Dirty Devil Vodka® Announces Giancarlo Esposito as Global Brand Ambassador and Corporate Stakeholder

Award-winning, premium vodka Dirty Devil Vodka® is honored to announce iconic actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito as Global Brand Ambassador for Dirty…
Alan McConnochie

The GlenDronach, Benriach and Glenglassaugh Distillery Manager retires after 50 years in the industry

After 50 years of distinguished service to the whisky industry, Alan McConnochie, distillery manager for Brown-Forman's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distilleries is…
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Molson Coors Nominates Leroy J. Williams, Jr. as an Independent Director to Join Its Board of Directors

The Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) board of directors announced that Leroy J. Williams, Jr. has been nominated as an independent director for…
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Coravin, Inc. Appoints Dave Krupinski as Chief Technology Officer

Coravin, Inc. the premier global wine technology company, announced the appointment of Dave Krupinski as Chief Technology Officer of Coravin's global business. In…
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Chair Flemming Besenbacher retires from the Supervisory Board of Carlsberg A/S

Flemming Besenbacher, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Carlsberg A/S, has informed the Board that he will not be standing for re-election at the Annual General…
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Germany: Changes in Top Management at BarthHaas

At the end of this year, BarthHaas will complete the final step in the transition from an owner-managed to an owner-controlled company, which will see the Barth…
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Anheuser-Busch Names Andy Thomas President of its Brewers Collective Business Unit

Anheuser-Busch (A-B) announced Andy Thomas is appointed President of A-B’s Brewers Collective Business Unit, effective immediately. Thomas, a veteran of the…
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PepsiCo Announces Two Senior Leadership Appointments to Drive Accelerated Growth

PepsiCo, Inc. announced two senior leadership appointments as the company continues its efforts to be even Faster, Stronger and Better. Jane Wakely will join the…
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New Global Master Blender For BACARDÍ® Rum

Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has today announced Astrophel "Troy" Arquiza as the new Global Master Blender for BACARDÍ® rum…
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Molson Coors Announces Europe President and CEO Simon Cox to Retire at the End of the Year

Molson Coors Beverage Company announced the retirement of Simon Cox, president and CEO of Molson Coors European business unit. Sergey Yeskov, the company’s current…
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Appoints Michael Jeffrey To Executive Vice President & General Manager, Colorado

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits announced that it has appointed Michael Jeffrey to the role of Executive Vice President & General Manager of Southern Glazer’s…
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Australia: Asahi Beverages appoints Danny Celoni as new CEO of Carlton & United Breweries

Asahi Beverages is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Danny Celoni as the new CEO of Carlton & United Breweries (CUB). “Danny has built a formidable…
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Anheuser-Busch Announces New U.S. Commercial Structure To Further Fuel Momentum

Today, Anheuser-Busch announced enhancements to its U.S. commercial leadership team to further support the company's consumer-first commercial strategy. The new…
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US: Breakthru Beverage Group Appoints Tom Bené as President and CEO

Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American total beverage alcohol distributor with operations across the United States and Canada, today announced the Board…
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Amber Beverage Group Welcomes New EMEIA and GTR Managing Director

From 2 August, global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has appointed Vangelis Smyrlis to the role of Managing Director…
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PepsiCo Elects Edith W. Cooper to Board of Directors

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today announced its Board of Directors has elected Edith W. Cooper as an independent member of the Board. Ms. Cooper, 59, will join…
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Constellation Brands announces appointment of Liz Lopez as Vice President, Public Affairs

Constellation Brands, Inc., a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced the appointment of Liz Lopez as Vice President, Public Affairs. In this role, Lopez…
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Laura DePasquale to New Role of Senior Vice President, Sales & Commercial Operations, Artisanal Wine Division

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) - the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol - announced that Laura DePasquale has been promoted…
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Moskovskaya Vodka Announces New Global Brand Leader

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), is delighted to announce that an experienced beverage professional, Benedikt…
Brendan Whitworth
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AB InBev Appoints Brendan Whitworth Zone President North America and CEO of Anheuser-Busch

AB InBev announced that Brendan Whitworth will be appointed Zone President North America and Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch, effective July 1, 2021. Whitworth…
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Diageo Announces Changes to Finance Leadership Team

Diageo has announced changes to its finance leadership team following the appointment of Lavanya Chandrashekar as Chief Financial Officer Designate. Durga Doraisamy…
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Announces CEO Succession

Anheuser-Busch InBev announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Michel Doukeris, President of AB InBev’s North America Zone, to succeed Carlos…
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PepsiCo Appoints C.D. Glin as Vice President, Global Head of Philanthropy

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today announced that C.D. Glin, currently President and CEO of the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), has been appointed Vice…
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USA: Stefan Kozak Announced as New CEO of Guayakí Yerba Mate Beverage Company

Guayakí, North America's leader in yerba mate beverages announced today that Stefan Kozak will be its new CEO, taking over for one of the company's founders Chris…
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illycaffè Appoints Jack Edwards President of North America

illycaffè, a global coffee industry leader in sustainable quality, announced today that Jack Edwards will join the company as President of North America, effective…
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Molson Coors Nominates Julia M. Brown as an Independent Director to Join Its Board of Directors

The Molson Coors Beverage Company board of directors today announced that Julia M. Brown has been nominated as an independent director for election at the company’s…
harold van den broek
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Heineken N.V. announces CFO succession

HEINEKEN today announced that after a successful tenure as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board, Laurence Debroux and the Supervisory Board…
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Steve Lee to Senior Vice President, General Manager - Northern California

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits - the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol - announced that it has promoted Steve Lee to Senior Vice President,…
siobhan moriaty
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Siobhán Moriarty, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Diageo plc, to retire from the company

Today, Diageo plc (‘Diageo’) has announced that Siobhán Moriarty, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Diageo plc, is to retire from the company in September…
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DK: Proposed changes to the Board of Directors of Royal Unibrew A/S

As Chairman Walther Thygesen has announced his intention to step down from the Board of Directors of Royal Unibrew A/S no later than at the Annual General Meeting…
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