For those of you with long memories, yesterday’s (26 March) initial media reports of deal talks between Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman – and then the subsequent confirmation by the two companies – probably brought to mind previous mega-deals in spirits, including Suntory Holdings’ purchase of Beam in 2014 or, perhaps more pertinently, the 2005 takeover of Allied Domecq or the 2000 purchase of Seagram.
Santa Margherita Wine Group appoints Andrea Conzonato as CEO
“We have chosen an executive who is a team player and who can bring an innovative vision to our sector” – president Stefano Marzotto.
Conor Reynolds November 08 2023


