Earlier this week, Campari Group reported a 4.4% increase in third-quarter sales, contributing to a top-line lift of 1.5% from the year-to-date. Global Drinks Intel editor Olly Wehring collared CEO Simon Hunt for a deeper dive into the Aperol owner's performance so far in 2025. Where does the credit for Q3‘s impressive performance lie?The teams have been working their backsides off in a very tough environment. It’s encouraging to see a determination within the Camparista community, which I have to admit is a bit different from what I've seen before.Secondly, from a
‘We’re heading in the right direction for where I want the company to go’ – Campari Group CEO Simon Hunt speaks to Global Drinks Intel
‘I consistently say to people that Courvoisier is not going to be fixed in quarters.’

Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.


