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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.

Loch Lomond Group names Catherine Bonelli as new Travel Retail MD 4 May 21

Andy Morton

Scotch whisky distiller Loch Lomond Group has appointed a new Global Travel Retail head.

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Former Red Bull North America CEO takes Guayakí Yerba Mate reins 29 Apr 21

Rhodri Morgan

Guayakí has appointed a former leading Red Bull North America executive as its new CEO.

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The Coca-Cola Co general counsel switches to consultancy role 26 Apr 21

Andy Morton

The Coca-Cola Co's head lawyer, Bradley Gayton, is to move to a new position as a consultant to CEO James Quincey, after only seven months in the role.

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Bacardi adds global performance management chief to senior executive team 26 Apr 21

Olly Wehring

Bacardi has marked Kerry Carr's first anniversary as senior VP for global performance management by adding to her existing responsibilities of strategic projects, global reporting and "metrics to drive business performance".

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Ex-Budejovicky Budvar UK head takes MD post at Curious Brewery 26 Apr 21

Andy Morton

Former Budejovicky Budvar UK head Simon George is to run Curious Brewery following its sale to a private-equity group.

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CEO Alison Watkins to exit Coca-Cola Amatil after Coca-Cola European Partners takeover 21 Apr 21

Andy Morton

Coca-Cola Amatil CEO Alison Watkins will leave the company once Coca-Cola European Partners acquires the Australasian bottler.