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Castle Brands

John Glover has joined the company as Senior Vice President-Marketing. As such, he will be responsible for the marketing and commercial development of all of the company’s brands globally. He has nearly 3O years experience in brand development and marketing in the spirits industry. Prior to joining Castle Brands, he...
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William Grant & Sons

Jonathan Yusen has been hired as the new Senior Vice President of marketing for its US subsidiary.  In this position, Yusen will oversee marketing for the company’s spirits and wine brands, such as Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin and Milagro Tequila.  Yusen has almost ten years spirits industry experience, having...
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The Kentucky Distillers’ Association

Eric Gregory has been named as its new president.  He succeeds Ed O’Daniel, a Springfield, Kentucky attorney and businessman who was president for 17 years.  Gregory has been governmental affairs manager at East Kentucky Power Cooperative in Winchester, Kentucky since 2OOO.

Future Brands

Steve Bellini is leaving his position as President and CEO to pursue personal interests.  Also, ROBERT HILL has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, replacing Barry O’Neil who left for a new opportunity.  Kevin Fennessey, Chairman of the Future Brands Board, will take on a greater role in the management of...
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Atlas Distributing

Atlas Distributing has appointed Richard Gebhardt as Director of Business Development. He will be responsible for all sales and marketing related to planning, programming and business development efforts. Mr. Gebhardt has more than 16 years experience at the wholesaler level and has held a sales manager position with Atlas since...
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Castle Brands

Charles “Chip” Hartnett has been appointed as Director of National Accounts. He will be responsible for all national on-premise accounts for their portfolio of premium spirits. Hartnett joined Gosling-Castle Partners, a majority-owned subsidiary of Castle Brands, in 2OO6 as the brand director for the mid-Atlantic states.

THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY

DAVID GRINNELL has been promoted to Vice President of Brewing.  Their longtime Director of Brewing & Quality, he joined the company three years after the first case of Samuel Adams Boston Lager rolled out of the brewery.  In addition to overseeing the brewing, leading the brewing team, and developing new...
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The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Natalie Strong has been appointed as the organization’s Communications Manager on its public affairs and communications team.  In her new role she will participate in media relations and special events that focus on spirits trends and industry heritage, and will provide industry data to the media.  Strong most recently served...
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Remy Cointreau USA

Remy Cointreau USA has appointed Dennis Floam as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.  In his new role, he will be responsible for managing both the Finance and Operations departments and will work directly with both Remy Cointreau, SA and the Remy Cointreau USA executive management team to direct...
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The Scotch Whisky Association

Paul Walsh has been appointed as Chairman.  Walsh, Diageo’s chief executive, takes over the role from Pernod Ricard’s Director Richard Burrows, who has retired from the SWA after six years on its council.  Ian Curle, Chief Executive of The Edrington Group, has been appointed as the SWA Vice-Chairman in succession...
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