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REMY COINTREAU USA

SURIYA PARKSUWAN is the new CEO of Remy Cointreau USA, replacing TOM JENSEN who left to pursue other interests.  Most recently Suriya held the position of Managing Director of Remy Cointreau South East Asia based in Singapore.  Suriya began his career at Rémy USA and held several positions in sales...
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JODY ADAMS HONORED

Chef Jody Adams of Rialto Restaurant was inducted into the National Restaurant Association, Massachusetts Hospitality Hall of Fame at their 21st awards dinner in November.  The Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals who have exhibited extraordinary dedication to the hospitality industry in Massachusetts.  With this honor Jody joins...
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Palm Bay International

LARRY NEURINGER has been appointed Senior Director of Marketing/Heritage Spirits Brands.  In this newly-created position, Neuringer will focus on strategic development, consumer and trade advertising, and key initiatives for brands such as Frapin Cognac, Los Amantes Mezcal, Bauchant Liqueur, Boulard Calvados, Bottega Liqueurs, Alexander Grappa, and any upcoming portfolio additions. ...
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The Other Guys

Eric M. Rabinoff has been named National Sales Manager for The Other Guys, a part of the Don Sebastiani Family of Companies.  Rabinoff joined Sebastiani Vineyards in 1987, first as a market manager, then working his way up to Regional Manager and Vice President.  In 2OO1 he joined Don and...
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WJ Deutsch & Sons

Renato Reyes has been named as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the importer and marketer of 25 wines and spirits from around the world including Yellow Tail, Georges Duboeuf, and Luksusowa Vodka.  Reyes will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all strategic and tactical marketing and public...
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Diageo

Sheila Stanziale has been appointed to the position of President, Diageo-Guinness USA.  In her new role, Stanziale will have full responsibility for the growth and development of the company’s beer business in the United States including the brands Guinness, Red Stripe, Smithwick’s, Harp, and Kilkenny, as well as the Smirnoff...
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OBITUARY: HARRY G. WILES

HARRY G. WILESA leading member of the beverage alcohol community and the Executive Director of the American Beverage Licensees since 2OO2 , Harry G. Wiles passed away unexpectedly on August 18.  Harry was chosen to lead the association and its nearly 2O,OOO members following its creation after the merger of...
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HEINEKEN USA

COLIN WESTCOTT-PITT has been promoted to Vice-President of Marketing – Dos Equis, Newcastle and Amstel Light.  In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall strategy and continued development of these key portfolio brands.  Westcott-Pitt replaces KHERI TILLMAN who recently was named to the role of Vice-President of...
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HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES

STEVE FELLER, the company’s current Director of North American Sales, has been elected as a Vice President, recognizing his 18 years of service to the company and his last five years leading sales efforts in the US and Canada.  Feller, who will continue to lead the company’s overall sales efforts...
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MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES

MARK FISHER has been appointed President, Corporate Sales and Marketing.   In this newly created role, Fisher will have direct responsibility for all Massachusetts sales and marketing activities, as well as the management of supplier relationships in all markets.  All Sales Vice Presidents in Massachusetts will report to him.  Additionally, Fisher...
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