Suntory Global Spirits’ CEO, Greg Hughes, is next up in Global Drinks Intel’s exclusive series of interviews looking back at last year and forward to 2026.What was your overriding takeaway from 2025?Our industry is facing a fundamentally changed environment with shifting consumer and demographic trends and economic challenges impacting demand. We view the current landscape as an opportunity for us to lean into the distinct craftsmanship and heritage of our brands like Jim Beam and Yamazaki to continue to drive relevancy and growth.We think we have a right to win and a lot of runway for gro
How will 2026 treat Suntory Global Spirits? – CEO Greg Hughes speaks exclusively to Global Drinks Intel
‘We’re focused on maintaining the quality we’re known for as we grow within the RTD category and innovating with new flavours to meet consumer tastes.’

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.


