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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Elects Rebecca Boll to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS), today announced the election of Rebecca J. Boll as a member of the Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS), today announced the election of Rebecca J. Boll as a member of the Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Boll was also appointed by the Board to serve as a member of each of the Governance and Sustainability Committee and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Boll has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Fluence Energy, Inc. since 2020.
  • Watts Water companies and brands offer innovative plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions to control the efficiency, safety, and quality of water within commercial, residential, and industrial applications.

MGP Ingredients Announces Election of David Bratcher to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Bratcher, who will become the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer and President, effective January 1, 2024, is a longtime beverage alcohol industry veteran and executive.

Key Points: 
  • Bratcher, who will become the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer and President, effective January 1, 2024, is a longtime beverage alcohol industry veteran and executive.
  • Prior to the 2021 Luxco merger, Bratcher served in several leadership roles at Luxco since 1998, including serving as Luxco’s President since 2013.
  • “I am pleased to see David’s appointment to the Board of Directors and am proud of our deliberate succession planning process to ensure this seamless transition,” said Karen Seaberg, Chairman of the Board of MGP Ingredients.
  • “David Bratcher has a proven track record as a leader and is uniquely equipped to successfully lead the next chapter of MGP’s growth story.”

MGP Ingredients Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

ATCHISON, Kan., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, announced today that David Colo will retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer and President of MGP, effective December 31, 2023. The Board of Directors has elected David Bratcher, MGP’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Branded Spirits, as its next Chief Executive Officer and President, effective January 1, 2024. Mr. Colo will remain with MGP through April 2024, serving in an advisory role to facilitate a smooth transition.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Colo will remain with MGP through April 2024, serving in an advisory role to facilitate a smooth transition.
  • Since becoming the CEO and President of MGP in May 2020, Colo has led the Company through consistent growth and record results, while also establishing a strong foundation for future sustainable growth.
  • What David, the MGP Board, and all the employees have accomplished during his tenure is nothing short of impressive,” said David Bratcher.
  • “I am extremely grateful to become MGP’s next CEO and look forward to working with the MGP Board and all our employees in challenging ourselves to continue moving the business forward.”

BOSTON BEER NAMES DIEGO REYNOSO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 24, 2023

(NYSE: SAM), today announced the appointment of Diego Reynoso as its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 5, 2023.

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  • (NYSE: SAM), today announced the appointment of Diego Reynoso as its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 5, 2023.
  • Reynoso will lead all Boston Beer's Finance, Treasury and IT and will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, David A. Burwick.
  • "His operating experience and financial acumen make him the right leader to help The Boston Beer Company grow and achieve our long-term financial goals."
  • With Reynoso's appointment, Matt Murphy, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer, will resume his role of Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, reporting to Reynoso.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Elects Michael Hoffman and Michael Keyes to the Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Michael (Mike) Hoffman and Michael (Mike) Keyes to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Michael (Mike) Hoffman and Michael (Mike) Keyes to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman to our Board of Directors," said Anne Marie Dougherty, Chief Executive Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • Dave Woodruff, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation said, "Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman will significantly add to the Bob Woodruff Foundation Board.
  • Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman join the Bob Woodruff Foundation's current Board of Directors:
    GEN Martin Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, United States Army, Retired

The Spirits Industry's Most Comprehensive E-Commerce Company, Big Thirst, Expands its Advisory Board and Staff

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big Thirst, the spirits industry's most comprehensive e-commerce sales and marketing company, has expanded by adding noted industry experts to its Advisory Board and its staff. Big Thirst is a one-stop shop for distilleries to accelerate e-commerce sales to consumers with an online sales solution, marketing services, distribution management, and analytics. The company has appointed Tom Jensen, founder of Millstone Spirit Group and Connacht Whiskey Company, and Stephen Johnson, the president, and CEO of Revolution Spirits, to its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • Big Thirst, the spirits industry's most comprehensive e-commerce sales and marketing company, has expanded by adding noted industry experts to its Advisory Board and its staff.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big Thirst , the spirits industry's most comprehensive e-commerce sales and marketing company, has expanded by adding noted industry experts to its Advisory Board and its staff.
  • We are thrilled to welcome leaders with exemplary business acumen, strategic vision, and applicable skills to our Advisory Board and staff."
  • Tom Jensen provides strategic counsel to the company's growth roadmap as a member of the Big Thirst Advisory Board.

Malibu Launches New Global Brand Positioning with 'Do Whatever Tastes Good'

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Monday, April 25, 2022

This global campaign titled "Welcome to Malibu," created with Wieden+Kennedy London, encourages consumers to live with the summer mindset all year.

Key Points: 
  • This global campaign titled "Welcome to Malibu," created with Wieden+Kennedy London, encourages consumers to live with the summer mindset all year.
  • Off the back of a stellar year of growth in 2021, this brand refresh aims to keep the momentum by moving Malibu firmly back into culture and into even more consumer's repertoires.
  • The campaign features a wide range of moments and new ways in which to enjoy Malibu, from refreshing cocktails to flavours and ready to drink serves.
  • By inviting our consumers to 'Do Whatever Tastes Good' we are capturing the spirit of summer and making it relevant all year round.

Malibu Launches New Global Brand Positioning with 'Do Whatever Tastes Good'

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 25, 2022

This global campaign titled "Welcome to Malibu," created with Wieden+Kennedy London, encourages consumers to live with the summer mindset all year.

Key Points: 
  • This global campaign titled "Welcome to Malibu," created with Wieden+Kennedy London, encourages consumers to live with the summer mindset all year.
  • Off the back of a stellar year of growth in 2021, this brand refresh aims to keep the momentum by moving Malibu firmly back into culture and into even more consumer's repertoires.
  • The campaign features a wide range of moments and new ways in which to enjoy Malibu, from refreshing cocktails to flavours and ready to drink serves.
  • By inviting our consumers to 'Do Whatever Tastes Good' we are capturing the spirit of summer and making it relevant all year round.

Iconic Brands Bolsters its National Product Distribution with the Expansion of Sales Team

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 31, 2022

AMITYVILLE, NY, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Iconic Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: ICNB) (“Iconic” or the “Company”), a leader in the development, design and delivery of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages, announced today the appointment of seven new members to its sales team, further strengthening the Company’s national product distribution channel and sales strategy. The new sales team brings over 150 years of industry expertise in selling, marketing and distributing wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks for major brands and alcohol beverage companies including Jim Beam Brands, Diageo, PepsiCo and others. These new members of the Company’s sales team have a history of successfully building multi-billion-dollar brands.

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  • Iconic plans to appoint sales leaders with experience in the regions in which they are placed to oversee distribution, sales and relationship building.
  • Iconic also intends to develop a team dedicated to national retail chains and grocery stores and a team dedicated to restaurant chains, once that channel opens.
  • Our revamped sales team includes a number of talented members who have worked with billion-dollar brands, said Iconic Chief Executive Officer, Larry Romer.
  • Expanding our national sales team has been a key piece to driving expansion and growth.

Vintage Wine Estates Expands and Reorganizes Management Team to Support Growth

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWE and VWEWW) (VWE or the Company), one of the fastest-growing wine producers in the U.S. with an industry leading direct-to-customer platform, today announced several changes in its management as it restructures the team to support growth.

Key Points: 
  • Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWE and VWEWW) (VWE or the Company), one of the fastest-growing wine producers in the U.S. with an industry leading direct-to-customer platform, today announced several changes in its management as it restructures the team to support growth.
  • We are investing in talent, building up our bench strength and creating an organization to support our planned growth.
  • We believe the advancement of our leadership team enables our ability to continue our strong growth, drive margin expansion and build shareholder value.
  • Ms. Proses other operations finance roles were at Ascentia Wine Estates, Beam Wine Estates, Allied Domecq and Constellation Wines US.