Spain’s Zamora Co – the family-owned group with brands such as Licor 43, Martin Miller’s Gin and Ramón Bilbao Rioja has appointed Javier Pijoan as the new CEO of the business.
Pijoan has more than 25 years of experience in global food, beverage, and distribution companies, and will succeed Emilio Restoy who will take up a position on the Board of Directors.
Pijoan’s appointment comes as Zamora announces it is ready to move to the next stage of its strategic plan. Chairman José María de Santiago explains: “We’re ready for our next step, and this is going to focus on growing our international and digital presence, things we initiated a couple of years ago. We are making a commitment to professional executive management, while the family will continue to look after the interests of the group from the board of directors – just as it has done throughout our 75-year history.”
Pijoan added: “I am convinced we will achieve our goals thanks to the fantastic team of professionals that the group has around the world so that our consumers continue to enjoy every moment with our brands.”
Zamora currently has a portfolio of 12 owned brands, including Licor 43, Martin Miller’s Gin and Ramón Bilbao Rioja, and operates in 80 countries. The business is 50% focused on export, and 50% of the domestic market, and closed 2020 with a turnover of more than E172m.
