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18.02.26 - 15:03
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Suntory Global Spirits Announces New Leadership for International and The Americas (Business Wire)
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Carol Robert appointed President, International
Carlo Coppola expands remit to become President, The Americas
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suntory Global Spirits, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced two key leadership appointments that will strengthen its global operating model and support the company's long-term growth ambitions across key regions.
Carol Robert Appointed President, International
Suntory Global Spirits has appointed Carol Robert as President, International, effective 1 April 2026. In this role, she will join the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Greg Hughes, President & CEO.
Robert brings more than 20 years of commercial, operational and marketing leadership across the UK, Spain, France, Benelux and wider Europe, as well as the United States. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer, Great Britain & Ireland at Suntory Beverage & Food Europe, where she led the business across multiple markets and delivered sustained revenue and profit growth. In her mos...
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11.02.26 - 22:18
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The Marzetti Company Appoints Greg Hughes to Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) announced today that Greg Hughes has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Hughes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Suntory Global Spirits, a role he has held since 2023. He joined the company in 2015 and prior to being named President and CEO, he held roles as Chief Growth and Brands Officer, President of North America, and General Manager of North America. He previously held leadership roles with Kraft and Bel Brands.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg to the Marzetti Board,” said Alan Harris, Chairman. “His experience leading food and beverage companies will be a tremendous asset to the organization. He has a deep understanding of marketing, brand development and operational excellence, which will benefit the Board and Management as The Marzetti Company continues to execute its growth strategy.”
Mr. Hughes earned his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Kansas and his MBA from Northwestern Univ...
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07.01.26 - 15:06
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Suntory Global Spirits Appoints Davin Nugent President of Global Ready-To-Drink (Business Wire)
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suntory Global Spirits, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced that Davin Nugent has been appointed President of Global Ready-To-Drink (RTD), reporting directly to President & CEO Greg Hughes, as the company continues to pursue its ambition to become the World's Most Admired Premium Spirits Company.
Nugent brings more than 25 years of experience in the global beverage industry, with a proven track record in RTD brand innovation and market expansion. He served most recently as Global Vice President of Innovation at Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), and prior to that was CEO at Mark Anthony Brands International.
In this position, Nugent will oversee Suntory's global strategy in the fast-growing RTD category, with leading brands including On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails and -196™ (minus one-nine-six). Suntory has a distinct competitive advantage within RTD, with more than 100 years of expertise in spirits and non-alcoholic beverages that enable breakthrough innovations ...
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06.01.26 - 15:03
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Southern Glazer′s Wine & Spirits Announces Retirement of Tony Truzzolino, EVP & Managing Director, Suntory Global Spirits (Business Wire)
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– Dave Turo Appointed as Successor –MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the retirement of Tony Truzzolino, Executive Vice President & Managing Director for the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, effective March 31, 2026.
Truzzolino will retire after a remarkable career in the beverage alcohol industry and 13 years with Southern Glazer's. He joined the Company in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Sales for what was then the Company's Beam portfolio. Prior to that, he served as the Vice President and General Sales Manager for the Beam Global Spirits & Wine business. Before joining Beam, Truzzolino worked at Paterno Wine Importers and Gallo Wine Distributors of New York.
"Tony's exceptional leadership, dedication, and passion have consistently delivered remarkable results and inspired his team to achieve their best," said Gene Sullivan, Chief Sales & Marketing Off...
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23.12.25 - 10:42
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Suntory to Halt Jim Beam Distillery in Kentucky for Year (Nippon)
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New York, Dec. 22 (Jiji Press)--Suntory Global Spirits Inc. will halt production of its bourbon whiskey Jim Beam for a year at its distillery in the U.S. state of Kentucky amid falling demand, it was learned Monday. The weak demand followed U.S. trade disputes with many economies due to the high tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. During the halt, Suntory Glob......
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22.12.25 - 11:48
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Bourbon maker Jim Beam stops production at Kentucky site for 2026 (The Guardian)
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Whiskey brand, owned by Japanese drinks group Suntory, to close main distillery amid tariff uncertaintyThe maker of Jim Beam bourbon whiskey will halt production at its main site in Kentucky for all of 2026.The company said in a statement it would close its distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, until it took the “opportunity to invest in site enhancements”. Continue reading......
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04.11.25 - 14:36
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Suntory to Raise Prices of Hibiki Whisky, Other Products (Nippon)
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Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)--Suntory Spirits Ltd. on Tuesday announced its plan to raise shipping prices on 187 products by 2 to 20 pct starting April 1 next year, mainly due to rising raw material costs. The suggested retail price of the company's "Hibiki 30 Years Old" whisky will increase from 396,000 yen to 456,500 yen. Other affected items include 15 whisky products, 40 shochu and othe......
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18.10.25 - 13:01
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Suntory, Sapporo to Halt Gift Beer Sales after Hack on Asahi (Nippon)
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Tokyo, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)--Japanese brewers Suntory Holdings Ltd. and Sapporo Breweries Ltd. have announced a partial halt to sales of their beer sets for end-of-year gifts, as they are receiving a flood of orders amid delays in product shipments from cyberattack-hit rival brewer Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. Suntory and Sapporo will prioritize the supply of regular products over seasonal item......
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