Earlier this week, Global Drinks Intel exclusively revealed a change of CEO at Stoli Group, with CFO Chris Caldwell replacing Damian McKinney at the helm. We caught up with Caldwell following the news.
Global Drinks Intel: Congratulations on your promotion. Did you see this coming?
Chris Caldwell, CEO of Stoli Group: We've been trying very hard to build succession into our organisation since Damian and I both joined about three years ago. In terms of the changeover, it happened a bit quicker than plans would have allowed for. Nevertheless, succession was built in, so we can handle it with go
‘Internationalisation is a key tenet for us’ – Stoli Group CEO Chris Caldwell speaks to Global Drinks Intel
Earlier this week, Global Drinks Intel exclusively revealed a change of CEO at Stoli Group, with CFO Chris Caldwell replacing Damian McKinney at the helm. We spoke to Caldwell following the news.

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.


