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Pernod Ricard Appoints Conor McQuaid as CEO North America (USA & Canada)

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

PARIS, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard today announced the appointment of Conor McQuaid as CEO of North America (USA & Canada), effective the 1st of January 2024.

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  • PARIS, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard today announced the appointment of Conor McQuaid as CEO of North America (USA & Canada), effective the 1st of January 2024.
  • Mr. McQuaid, a 25-year veteran of Pernod Ricard, will be based in New York.
  • Commenting on the leadership transition, Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, said: "The US continues to be our number one market, and Conor brings a unique skillset from his 25 years at Pernod Ricard that is perfectly suited to continue our transformation in such a dynamic market.
  • In 2014, Conor was appointed EVP Global Business Development for the Pernod Ricard Group before being appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Irish Distillers in 2018.

NEW DISTILLERY RECORD ACHIEVED FOR THE GLEN GRANT AFTER THE VISIONARY 68-YEAR-OLD SELLS FOR £212,500 ($256,636 USD) AT THE DISTILLERS ONE OF ONE, THE SECOND RECORD-BREAKING AUCTION IN TWO WEEKS

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

ROTHES, Scotland, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky today announces The Visionary 68-Year-Old has sold for £212,500 ($256,636 USD) - doubling the original high estimate- at The Distillers One of One Auction, with proceeds set to benefit the Distillers' Charity.

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  • ROTHES, Scotland, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky today announces The Visionary 68-Year-Old has sold for £212,500 ($256,636 USD) - doubling the original high estimate- at The Distillers One of One Auction, with proceeds set to benefit the Distillers' Charity.
  • This news comes on the heels of last week's landmark auction in partnership with Sotheby's, in which the Devotion 70-Year-Old was sold for £81,250 ($101,300 USD).
  • Aged for 68 years and drawn from a single oloroso sherry cask, The Visionary rare offering showcases the exceptional quality of the Glen Grant whiskies at high age.
  • While a relative newcomer to the auction scene, The Glen Grant's recent successes highlight the meticulous maturation approach and collectability of the distillery that has called Speyside home since 1840.

NEW DISTILLERY RECORD ACHIEVED FOR THE GLEN GRANT AFTER THE VISIONARY 68-YEAR-OLD SELLS FOR £212,500 ($256,636 USD) AT THE DISTILLERS ONE OF ONE, THE SECOND RECORD-BREAKING AUCTION IN TWO WEEKS

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

ROTHES, Scotland, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky today announces The Visionary 68-Year-Old has sold for £212,500 ($256,636 USD) - doubling the original high estimate- at The Distillers One of One Auction, with proceeds set to benefit the Distillers' Charity.

Key Points: 
  • ROTHES, Scotland, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky today announces The Visionary 68-Year-Old has sold for £212,500 ($256,636 USD) - doubling the original high estimate- at The Distillers One of One Auction, with proceeds set to benefit the Distillers' Charity.
  • This news comes on the heels of last week's landmark auction in partnership with Sotheby's, in which the Devotion 70-Year-Old was sold for £81,250 ($101,300 USD).
  • Aged for 68 years and drawn from a single oloroso sherry cask, The Visionary rare offering showcases the exceptional quality of the Glen Grant whiskies at high age.
  • While a relative newcomer to the auction scene, The Glen Grant's recent successes highlight the meticulous maturation approach and collectability of the distillery that has called Speyside home since 1840.

THE GLEN GRANT SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY INTRODUCES THE VISIONARY; THE OLDEST SINGLE MALT IN THE DISTILLERS ONE OF ONE AUCTION

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

ROTHES, Scotland, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky, located in the heart of Speyside, today reveals The Visionary, a one-of-a-kind release created exclusively for the Distillers One of One Auction on 5thOctober 2023.

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  • ROTHES, Scotland, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky, located in the heart of Speyside, today reveals The Visionary, a one-of-a-kind release created exclusively for the Distillers One of One Auction on 5thOctober 2023.
  • The Visionary by The Glen Grant is a truly scarce and remarkable creation representing the only ever release of this unique 68-year-old whisky from a single cask.
  • Presented within a splendid Victoriana-influenced design reflecting a pivotal era in the history of the Glen Grant, this single malt is amongst one of the oldest whiskies ever to be released by the distillery.
  • The captivating tales of James 'The Major' Grant's worldly travels, serve as inspiration for each whisky nurtured and preserved at The Glen Grant distillery.

THE GLEN GRANT SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY INTRODUCES THE VISIONARY; THE OLDEST SINGLE MALT IN THE DISTILLERS ONE OF ONE AUCTION

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

ROTHES, Scotland, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky, located in the heart of Speyside, today reveals The Visionary, a one-of-a-kind release created exclusively for the Distillers One of One Auction on 5thOctober 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ROTHES, Scotland, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky, located in the heart of Speyside, today reveals The Visionary, a one-of-a-kind release created exclusively for the Distillers One of One Auction on 5thOctober 2023.
  • The Visionary by The Glen Grant is a truly scarce and remarkable creation representing the only ever release of this unique 68-year-old whisky from a single cask.
  • Presented within a splendid Victoriana-influenced design reflecting a pivotal era in the history of the Glen Grant, this single malt is amongst one of the oldest whiskies ever to be released by the distillery.
  • The captivating tales of James 'The Major' Grant's worldly travels, serve as inspiration for each whisky nurtured and preserved at The Glen Grant distillery.

NEW ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED TO PROTECT CASK WHISKY CUSTOMERS AND UPHOLD THE REPUTATION OF THE SCOTCH INDUSTRY

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

By setting best practices in cask whisky ownership and sale, the Association aims to protect cask whisky customers and the wider whisky industry.

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  • By setting best practices in cask whisky ownership and sale, the Association aims to protect cask whisky customers and the wider whisky industry.
  • Chairman of the Advisory Board and spokesman for the CWA Colin Hampden-White says the Association's goal is to uphold the overall reputation of the Scotch whisky industry.
  • "The Cask Whisky Association exists to protect private customers from unscrupulous business practices and traders and safeguard independent bottlers from over-inflated pricing," Colin says, adding: "Our Members are committed to, and will provide guidance on, best practice."
  • That's why I think certification and licensing is so important; the Cask Whisky Association provides a quality hallmark for people looking to buy and invest in whisky.

Fortified Wine Market to increase by USD 5.2 billion between 2022 to 2027 | The rising consumption rate of wine is notably driving the fortified wine market.- Technavio

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fortified wine market size is expected to grow by USD 5.2 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fortified wine market size is expected to grow by USD 5.2 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.
  • The rising consumption rate of wine is notably driving the fortified wine market.
  • Its unique characteristics and high demand among wine enthusiasts worldwide cause sherry to hold a significant position in the global fortified wine market.
  • The fortified wine market is fragmented, and the companies are deploying organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.

Pernod Ricard North America Appoints Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, August 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard North America has announced Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer with the role aimed at continuing Pernod Ricard's transformation into an ever-more consumer-centric company, accelerating growth and driving its digital transformation.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard North America has announced Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer with the role aimed at continuing Pernod Ricard's transformation into an ever-more consumer-centric company, accelerating growth and driving its digital transformation.
  • Following a successful period as Senior Vice President of Transformation at Pernod Ricard North America, Colin Kavanagh has been announced as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • In this role, Colin is responsible for providing leadership, vision and strategic brand direction to the business's modern marketing initiatives.
  • Colin brings 25 years of strong experience in the international environment in various businesses at Pernod Ricard such as Irish Distillers, Pernod Ricard HQ, Corby Spirit and Wine, Pernod Ricard Brazil and The Absolut Company, where he has held various leadership roles in marketing.

Roundhill Investments Launches Global Luxury ETF (NYSE Arca: LUXX)

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, is pleased to announce the launch of the Roundhill S&P® Global Luxury ETF (NYSE Arca: LUXX), which begins trading on the NYSE Arca today. At an expense ratio of 0.45%, LUXX provides investors with access to the luxury goods sector in a cost-efficient and liquid ETF format.

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  • LUXX tracks the S&P® Global Luxury Index, providing access to 80 leading global luxury companies across Europe, Asia, and North America
    NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, is pleased to announce the launch of the Roundhill S&P® Global Luxury ETF (NYSE Arca: LUXX), which begins trading on the NYSE Arca today.
  • At an expense ratio of 0.45%, LUXX provides investors with access to the luxury goods sector in a cost-efficient and liquid ETF format.
  • LUXX tracks the S&P® Global Luxury Index, providing access to 80 leading luxury companies across the globe.
  • "Luxury goods have shown resilience through challenging economic conditions, and we believe the sector has long-term growth potential.," said Dave Mazza, Chief Strategy Officer at Roundhill Investments.

STOLI GROUP NAMES CHRIS CALDWELL GLOBAL CEO, ARTEM POZDNYAKOV CFO, AND MARK FEDERIGHI PRESIDENT NORTH AMERICA

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Monday, July 10, 2023

NEW YORK, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoli Group, the global ultra-premium spirits and wines company, is thrilled to announce significant changes in leadership roles, namely the appointment of Chris Caldwell as its new Global CEO, Artem Pozdnyakov as Chief Financial Officer, and Mark Federighi as President North America. Caldwell, a seasoned spirits leader, has served as Stoli Group CFO for the past three years and has worked closely with Pozdnyakov who served as Stoli Group's global financial controller. Federighi, a spirits and wine leader, is new to the Stoli family.

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  • Caldwell, a seasoned spirits leader, has served as Stoli Group CFO for the past three years and has worked closely with Pozdnyakov who served as Stoli Group's global financial controller.
  • "Ensuring continuity of leadership, Chris and Artem, will play pivotal roles as we look to further diversify through acquisitions and brand expansion.
  • "The past few years at Stoli Group have been incredibly rewarding, and I am immensely proud of the value that I created as CFO," commented Chris Caldwell, Global CEO, Stoli Group.
  • "I am honoured to work alongside Artem, Mark and the rest of the leadership team as we begin a new journey of innovation and expansion for Stoli Group.