Seasoned drinks executive Jeff Popkin has resurfaced once more, this time assuming the CEO role at Ghost Tequila as the brand's founder leaves the business.
A spokesperson for Boston-based Ghost, which commenced operations in 2015, confirmed to Global Drinks Intel today that Chris Moran is "stepping back". Moran will be replaced as CEO by Plopkin, who headed up Mast-Jägermeister's US operations for six-and-a-half years until March 2022.
Prior to his time with the Germany-headquartered liqueur brand owner, Popkin was president of Vita Coco between 2011 and 2015, having previously
Ghost Tequila looks to experience for next CEO as founder departs – Global Drinks Intel exclusive
Seasoned drinks executive Jeff Popkin has resurfaced once more, this time assuming the CEO role at Ghost Tequila as the brand’s founder leaves the business.

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.



