New recruits be part of Worldwide Beverage as enterprise builds crew for progress
Could 12, 2022—Acclaimed spirits producer Worldwide Beverage has right now introduced two key appointments to its Scottish crew, because the enterprise gears as much as ship formidable world progress plans throughout its award-winning portfolio.
Following the retirement of long-standing Speyburn Distillery Supervisor Bobby Anderson in April, former William Grant Distilleries Course of Chief Euan Henderson has been confirmed as his successor. Having began his profession at Edradour Distillery and Allied Distillers, Euan went on to work for Chivas Brothers at Aberlour, Tormore, Glenallachie, The Glenlivet and others in quite a lot of operational roles, earlier than transferring to William Grant to work at their Balvenie, Kininvie and Glenfiddich Distilleries.
“It’s an unlimited honour to be taking the reins at Speyburn, after the lengthy and distinguished service of Bobby Anderson,” commented Euan.” In addition to being considered one of Scotland’s most picturesque distilleries, it produces a whisky of unimaginable character and high quality, which has been justly rewarded world wide over time. These are large sneakers to fill, however I’ll be honouring Bobby’s legacy of expertise and sustainability, working with the great distillery crew to hatch some thrilling plans as we have a good time our 125th anniversary in 2022.”
The enterprise was additionally bolstered earlier this yr with the arrival of Sean Priestley as Group Distilleries Supervisor. His remit is to supervise operations on the firm’s 5 distilleries, which produce Outdated Pulteney, Speyburn, Balblair and anCnoc single malt whiskies, Hankey Bannister blended whisky and Caorunn Gin.
With a background in prescription drugs and 10 years’ expertise at Diageo beneath his belt working in distilling and the malts crew at Clynelish, Lagavulin and Caol Ila Distilleries, Sean is specializing in progress, individuals and sustainability in his new position.
“In my first few months with Worldwide Beverage I’ve been so impressed with the standard of their spirits, and likewise how forward they’re by way of sustainability – a subject during which they’re properly on their technique to being leaders within the sector. It’s very thrilling to be a part of enterprise that doesn’t simply speak, and isn’t afraid to innovate and take correct motion to enhance power effectivity and cut back environmental influence, significantly at a time when shoppers are on the lookout for merchandise made with the minimal influence on the setting,” mentioned Sean. “Worldwide Beverage additionally understands the worth of individuals, and in doing issues with ardour and authenticity to make nice merchandise and types. It’s an actual privilege to be working with their crew of gifted and dedicated distillery managers to attain some thrilling plans collectively.”
Worldwide Beverage can also be boosting its flourishing graduate and apprentice program with a further 4 roles presently being crammed throughout its distilleries and at its Airdrie headquarters.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL BEVERAGE HOLDINGS
Worldwide Beverage Holdings Ltd is without doubt one of the drinks trade’s most dynamic world companies. Established in 2006 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thaibev, the corporate operates as its worldwide enterprise arm, specialising within the improvement of premium native spirits for the worldwide market. Its success is constructed on a powerful understanding of native cultures and markets inside a worldwide enterprise community. Primarily based in Hong Kong with regional workplaces in Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, the USA and UK, the corporate is liable for the gross sales, advertising and marketing and distribution of a portfolio of premium manufacturers in over 85 markets. These manufacturers are constructed on character, craftsmanship and high quality, led by a variety of award-winning Scotch whiskies and an array of vibrant beers and spirits. These embrace:
- Single malt Scotch whiskies Outdated Pulteney, Balblair, anCnoc and Speyburn
- Blended Scotch Hankey Bannister
- Caorunn, Scotland’s main tremendous premium gin
- Mekhong, ‘The Spirit of Thailand’ since 1941
- Chang Beer, Thailand’s iconic beer model
Inver Home Distillers is a completely owned subsidiary of Worldwide Beverage Holdings Ltd, producing its Scotch whiskies and gin at 5 distilleries round Scotland: Pulteney, Speyburn, Knockdhu, Balblair and Balmenach. Inver Home can also be extremely energetic within the warehousing and mixing of Scotch whisky, with warehousing for 500,000 barrels and state-of-the-art mixing and laboratory services at its headquarters in Airdrie. The enterprise has received many prestigious accolades over time, together with the Icons of Whisky Distiller of the Yr Award for Scotland (2017).
