VEUVE CLICQUOT
VEUVE CLICQUOT Opens La Grande Dame Bar in BostonChampagne house Veuve Clicquot has launched its first ever branded bar in the US inside the historic Liberty Hotel, former site of the Charles Street jail in Boston. Nestled in an alcove inside the first floor rotunda, the silhouette of the La... Read More
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... Read More
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.
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... Read More
Diageo
Pete Carr has been promoted to President, Control States Diageo North America. Prior to this, he was General Manager of Diageo’s Florida Cluster. In this position, Carr will be responsible for leading Diageo’s strategic agenda across the Control States for US Spirits. Carr will also represent Diageo as liaison to... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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.