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JOHN McCARTHY, 55 JOHN MCARTHY, head distiller at English producer Adnams, died suddenly on October 12 at the age of 55. Adnams, based in Southwold in Suffolk, England, paid tribute to McCarthy, who was praised as an “integral part of our Adnams team”. McCarthy spent more than 20 years at... Read More

The CEO of Campari Group, MATTEO FANTACCHIOTTI, has resigned from the company for personal reasons after fewer than six months in the role. Fantacchiotti joined Campari Group in January 2020 to lead Asia Pacific. He then became deputy CEO in September 2023. The board of directors has appointed PAOLO MARCHESINI... Read More

Laphroaig has appointed GEORGE CAMPBELL as its distillery manager and promoted JONATHAN FLETCHER and EMMA BOYLE to new Islay assistant distillery manager roles. These roles are dedicated to supporting parent company Suntory Global Spirits’ distilleries on Islay: Laphroaig and Bowmore. Campbell’s hire follows the departure of Laphroaig’s former distillery manager... Read More

BRENDAN COOK has taken over as master blender at Wyoming Whiskey after succeeding NANCY FRALEY. Cook joined the Edrington-owned craft distillery at the end of 2023, with a background in Scotch and Canadian whisky. He previously worked at Brown-Forman as an assistant blender for Benriach, Glandronach, and Glenglassaugh. Upon joining... Read More

The wine and spirits importer has named MARCELO AGUERO as President and CEO of the company. Aguero succeeds BOB DEROOSE, who will retire after 41 years of dedication to Kobrand Corporation, including the last 15 as President and CEO. Aguero has spent over 30 years in the fine wine industry, holding... Read More

The United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) has appointed ROBERT “BO” SHUFF as the organization’s second ever Executive Director in its 76-year history. Shuff joins the USBG after serving close to 25 years in campaign and non-profit management. His leadership over the last seven years at DC Vote resulted in an... Read More

The not-for-profit trade association has announced the retirement of president and CEO BOB PEASE. After 32 years with the Brewers Association, Pease will step down in early 2025 once his successor is in place. Pease joined the Brewers Association in 1993 as a customer service manager and worked his way... Read More

ROBERT GALLO, 89 The former co-president of Gallo and a Modesto philanthropist passed away on June 22 at the age of 89 years old. Robert Gallo oversaw the expansion of the company’s 50/50 give back program, which sets aside an acre of property for every acre planted in the North... Read More