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Beam Suntory Acquires On The Rocks

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory said it acquired On The Rocks Premium Cocktails, a rapidly growing premium ready-to-drink cocktail brand.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Beam Suntory previously owned a minority interest in On The Rocks, which features Beam Suntory’s brands in its range of premium … Continue reading →

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Jim Beam Gives $5 Million to University of Kentucky to Teach Distillers

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Jim Beam Bourbon will donate $5 million to the University of Kentucky to establish the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits. The institute will support a curriculum to educate the next generation of distillers with the skills needed to succeed … Continue reading →

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Albert Baladi Takes the Reins at Beam Suntory

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Beam Suntory completed its previously announced CEO succession plan, as Albert Baladi became President & CEO, and

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Greg Hughes Named Beam Suntory’s President, North America

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Beam Suntory promoted Greg Hughes to President, North America effective Jan. 1, 2019. Hughes, 49, is a veteran consumer

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Beam Suntory Taps Albert Baladi to Lead Americas Region

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beam Suntory named Albert Baladi, currently President of its International region, to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer and President, Americas.  He succeeds Tim Hassett, who has served as President of the Americas region for the past three … Continue reading →

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