The founder of Stoli Group, Yuri Shefler, has been overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company following the departure of its CEO last year, Global Drinks Intel understands.Shefler, who has been exiled from Russia since 2002, became interim CEO in July after Chris Caldwell left the Stoli vodka brand owner. Caldwell, who had been with the Luxembourg-headquartered company for five years, the last two of which were as CEO, confirmed the changes to Global Drinks Intel today (18 February), and announced the formation of advisory & consulting business FiveXR, also based in Luxembourg, e
Stoli Group owner steps in as interim CEO – Global Drinks Intel exclusive
The company’s last CEO, Chris Caldwell, left in July.

The founder of Stoli Group, Yuri Shefler, has been overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company following the departure of its CEO last year, Global Drinks Intel understands.
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.



