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Earlier this week, Beam Suntory confirmed a change of CEO later this year as Albert Baladi brings his leadership of the Jim Beam brand owner to an end. Speaking exclusively to Global Drinks Intel, Baladi tells the story of his time at the top.
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“I feel really good about the scorecard” – Global Drinks Intel speaks exclusively to Beam Suntory CEO Albert Baladi
Earlier this week, Beam Suntory confirmed a change of CEO later this year as Albert Baladi brings his leadership of the Jim Beam brand owner to an end. Speaking exclusively to Global Drinks Intel, Baladi tells the story of his time at the top.

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.



