Obituary: GIANNI MASCIARELLI
GIANNI MASCIARELLIpassed away on July 31 while on a business trip in Germany. He was 52 years old. Mr. Masciarelli was the premier winemaker/owner of Masciarelli vineyards in Abruzzo, Italy.Gianni inherited his passion for vineyards and wine from his grandfather, Giovanni. In 1978, he produced his first wines at times... Read More
FUTURE BRANDS
TONY TRUZZOLINO has been appointed to Vice President, Sales – East Region. A 25-year veteran of the beverage alcohol industry, he joins Future Brands from Beam Global Spirits & Wine, where he was Vice President, Commercial Development. Prior to joining Beam Global, Truzzolino was Senior Vice President, National Sales at... Read More
PERNOD RICARD USA
THOMAS G. KREKELER, a veteran beverage alcohol operations executive, has been appointed as Plant Manager at the Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY. Krekeler joins Pernod on August 18.
HEINEKEN USA
CHRISTIAN McMAHAN has been named the new Chief Marketing Officer for Heineken USA. KEN KUNZE decided to depart the company following an 11-year tenure with the organization, the last three as Chief Marketing Officer and member of the management team. McMahan, formerly a Vice President of Marketing for Diageo North... Read More
WINE INSTITUTE
ALLISON JORDAN has been named Director of Environmental Affairs at Wine Institute, a new department to oversee the sustainable winegrowing program and environmental issues. Jordan, who joined Wine Institute in 2OO4, was previously Communications Programs Manager and also Executive Director of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, a position she will... Read More
BACARDI LIMITED
SEAMUS McBRIDE will become the Bacardi’s new President and Chief Executive officer effective September 1. McBride was elected by unanimous vote of the board of directors as part of a planned succession process. He will join Bacardi Limited from the Colgate-Palmolive Company, where he served as Executive Vice President and... Read More
FUTURE BRANDS: TONY TRUZZOLINO
TONY TRUZZOLINO was appointed Vice President, Sale-East Region. Truzzolino, a 25-year veteran of the beverage alcohol industry who has served in a variety of senior-level roles in the sales, distributor management and marketing areas, joins Future Brands from Beam Global Spirits & Wine, where he was Vice President- Commercial Development.... Read More
DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL: DANIELLE EDDY
DANIELLE EDDY was named as the organization’s Public Relations Director, based in New York. She will be responsible for showcasing spirits trends, industry heritage and cocktail culture through media relations, special events, media tours, and sponsorships. She will also work with media to disseminate the latest industry data and category... Read More
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL: DAVID SINGER
DAVID SINGER has been hired as the Sommelier and Beverage Manager at the hotel’s new Boston location, opening this fall. His responsibilities include creating a hotel-wide alcohol beverage program (not including free-standing restaurants) and training all hotel staff in beer, wine and spirits. He will also be the Floor Sommelier... Read More
PERNOD RICARD USA: PAUL DUFFY
PAUL DUFFY has been appointed as Chairman and CEO. He replaces ALAIN BARBET, who has been promoted to Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard Americas. Both appointments were made by the Group Executive Committee of parent company Pernod Ricard SA.Duffy most recently was CEO and Chairman of the Pernod Ricard... Read More