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"We have to be able to have honest dialogue" - just-drinks speaks to Moet Hennessy NA diversity & inclusion head Dr Atira Charles and Hennessy US senior VP Jasmin Allen 18 Feb 2021

Rhodri Morgan

In December, Moët Hennessy announced the appointment of Jasmin Allen to senior VP of the company's flagship Cognac brand in the US, followed swiftly by the hiring of Dr Atira Charles as head of diversity & inclusion in North America. The hires saw two women of colour take executive positions at one of the spirits industry's biggest names. Earlier this month, just-drinks sat down with both Allen and Charles to reflect on the issue of diversity in corporate America, a year of social unrest and the continued importance to brand identity of cultural resonance.

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China bounce-back a tonic for spirits - Zamora CEO Emilio Restoy - CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL 30 Apr 2020

Andy Morton

The alcohol industry is looking to China for indications of how the market will react after coronavirus lockdown measures are lifted. As China's on-premise reopens, one premium spirits & wine supplier with a exposure to the market is encouraged by what it is seeing.

Phillips Distilling Co returns to MillerCoors barrel for supply chain appointment 23 Feb 21

Olly Wehring

A former senior executive with MillerCoors has come out of retirement to assume a position with Minnesota-based Phillips Distilling Co.

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Constellation Brands names CMO Jim Sabia as new beer MD 23 Feb 21

Andy Morton

Constellation Brands CMO Jim Sabia has moved to a new role as head of the company's beer division.

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Treasury Wine Estates European MD Michelle Brampton lines up exit 22 Feb 21

Andy Morton

The European MD for Treasury Wine Estates, Michelle Brampton, is to leave after 19 years with the company.

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Diageo names next general counsel 22 Feb 21

Rhodri Morgan

Diageo has announced a change of general counsel two weeks after rival Pernod Ricard revealed its own new top lawyer.

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Another North America president switch as Stoli Group welcomes ex-Diageo executive Harry Bigelow 19 Feb 21

Olly Wehring

Stoli Group has confirmed a change of leadership for North America, in the latest round of the company's seemingly-annual executive review in the region.

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We won't have job cuts "big bang" - Coca-Cola HBC 11 Feb 21

Andy Morton

Coca-Cola HBC will take a measured approach to coronavirus-related company restructuring measures, its CEO has said, after a number of beverage giants announced major job cuts.