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“I feel really good about the scorecard” – Global Drinks Intel speaks exclusively to Beam Suntory CEO Albert Baladi

Olly Wehring
Last updated: 16/01/2025 at 3:58 PM
By Olly Wehring
18 December 2023
10 Min Read

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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This interview was published for Global Drinks Intel subscribers in July. For details on how to join them, click here. 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. Albert Baladi will make way for Greg Hughes on 1 October Global Drinks Intel: What's brought this on?  Albert Baladi, Beam Suntory CEO: You make these decisions based on personal considerations. You also want to make sur

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Olly Wehring
ByOlly Wehring
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.
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