Lenz, who has been an investor within the firm over the previous a number of years, will probably be liable for serving to the Seattle-based firm’s worldwide operations whereas offering monetary stewardship throughout this era of accelerated progress.
“Jeremy has been part of the Novo Fogo household for the previous couple of years and already is aware of the corporate properly, making this a pure transition for all of us,” says Dragos Axinte, Founder and CEO of Novo Fogo. “His international management background gives a steady platform of progress for our staff, whereas his jet propulsion vitality meshes very properly with the place we’re going.”
Lenz joins Novo Fogo after 20 years of finance management roles at Starbucks, the place he was liable for product innovation, retail improvement, worldwide enlargement, fairness transactions, international sustainability, and others.
His accomplishments embrace the launch and distribution of the Starbucks espresso liqueur (with Jim Beam), retail initiation for Starbucks’ first RTD drink in Asia, in addition to market openings and fairness transactions in quite a few nations around the globe. In his final task at Starbucks, Lenz led the “Funding Our Future” progress staff, unlocking alternatives to extend the wages of Retailer Companions within the USA.
Lenz takes over for former COO Gabriela Dalnekoff, who’s taking a while off to deal with her household and well being. Gabriela is not going to be going far although, as she will probably be returning to Novo Fogo quickly in a distinct function associated to well being and wellness. This speaks to Novo Fogo’s firm tradition, who have been trailblazers for sponsoring private longevity initiatives for spirit trade members.
As Dragos Axinte places it, “We like to use Banksy’s idea of, ‘While you’re drained, be taught to relaxation, to not give up’.” He and the staff sit up for welcoming Gabriela again and dealing together with her to boost a program that’s in line with each the corporate’s core values and her private life path.
Novo Fogo is a multi-continental firm with staff members, operations, and property in South America, North America, and Europe. Current product launches embrace Bar Energy Cachaça (1 liter bottle), Tree-Keeper™ Glowing Caipirinha RTD Tropical Selection 6-Pack, Tree-Keeper™ Caipirinha Package, and the OId Original Highball RTD.
Novo Fogo Cachaça merchandise are distributed within the USA by 375 Park Avenue Spirits of New Orleans, LA (a division of The Sazerac Firm) and in Europe by Société Dugas of Paris, France. For extra info on Novo Fogo and its household of merchandise, go to www.novofogo.com.
