UK drinks firm Global Brands has confirmed the creation of the position of marketing controller.

The company, which owns the vodka RTD brand VK, announced today (3 March) that Simon Green is set to assume the position, joining Global Brands from Carlsberg’s UK division.

Prior to his two years at Carlsberg UK, where he was marketing manager, Green has also previously held positions at Heineken UK and Scottish & Newcastle. He will head up Global Brands’ full portfolio, which also includes beer, spirits and soft drinks brands.

Formed in 1997, Global Brands exports to around 20 countries and has a portfolio which includes Corky’s vodka liqueur Goldschläger and Myers’s Rum.

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