(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the
world, today announces the appointment of Tony Latham to Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer. Latham, who joins Bacardi from
Unilever, will oversee all finance activities including global
accounting, tax and treasury as well as revenue growth management plus
global business services and information technology. He will be a member
of the company’s Global Leadership Team reporting to Chief Executive
Officer Mahesh Madhavan.
During
his tenure at Unilever, Latham, 47, served in a variety of senior
finance roles, most recently serving as Executive Vice President Finance
– Group Performance Management, with global responsibility for leading
operational finance across Unilever’s three divisions and eight regions.
He originally joined Unilever in 2011 as the VP Finance – North Asia,
based in Shanghai. Prior to joining Unilever, Latham worked for Danone
where he was the global CFO for their Medical Nutrition division as well
as regional finance lead based in Bangkok. Before that, at SC Johnson,
Latham served in both country and regional finance roles based in
Australia and Indonesia.
A
native of Australia, Latham brings to Bacardi a diverse set of business
experiences across finance, IT, supply chain management and M&A as
well as vast global experience having worked extensively throughout the
emerging markets of Asia and Europe.
“As
we conducted a rigorous and thoughtful search to fill this vital role,
it was important to ensure we identified a purpose driven leader with an
impeccable business background, diverse global experience and, most
importantly, someone who appreciates and is illustrative of our unique
Bacardi culture. In Tony we have found these qualities and more. I could
not be more delighted to have him join our company at this dynamic time
in our 157-year history as we endeavor to deliver the best 10 years
ever at Bacardi,” said Madhavan.
“It
is an honor to join a company with such a strong culture, enduring
values, iconic brands and incredible business opportunities to bring
more people together for exceptional drinks experiences,” said Latham.
“I look forward to working with Mahesh and the entire Bacardi team to
drive ever more growth and consumer love for our brands around the
world.”
Latham,
who is relocating to Bermuda with his family pending authorization by
the Bermuda Immigration Authority, will begin his new role in September.
About Bacardi Limited
Bacardi
Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world,
produces and markets internationally recognized spirits and wines. The
Bacardi Limited brand portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and
labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, GREY GOOSE® vodka, PATRÓN® tequila,
DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth
and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other
leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON’S® Scotch whisky,
ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur, and ERISTOFF® vodka. Founded more than
157 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited
currently employs more than 7,000, operates more than 20 production
facilities in 11 countries, and sells its brands in more than 170
countries. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies,
including Bacardi International Limited. Visit www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on Twitter @BacardiLimited or Instagram @BacardiLimited1862.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190709005590/en/
Contacts
Andrew Carney
Bacardi Limited
acarney@bacardi.com
0031613237594
No comments:
Post a Comment