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May 2015

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12  /  the tasting panel  / may 2015 INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT William Grant & Sons, Ltd. announced the promotion of Jonathan Yusen to President & Managing Director, North America. In his newly expanded role, Yusen assumes responsibility for the company's business in Canada as well as the U.S., and will now serve on the Global Executive Board. Yusen joined the independent family- owned premium spirits company in 2007 as Senior Vice President Marketing for the USA, added to his marketing responsibilities Mexico and Canada in 2009, and the role of General Manager— Canada in 2012. In 2013, he was promoted to President & Managing Director William Grant & Sons USA. Based in Huntington Beach, Ryan Conner has been named to the newly created position of Regional Manager/Southern California General Market for the entire portfolio of Hess Family Wine Estates. He joins Hess from the Purple Wine Company, where he most recently served as Area Sales Manager, Broad Market for Southern California. APPOINTMENTS Jonathan Yusen. Ryan Conner. Michael Kasper. Mauricio Vergara. A 14-year veteran of the wine industry, Michael Kasper has been chosen to lead the Southeast Division for Hess Family Wine Estates, covering key southern states including Florida and Georgia. There are 13 states and the District of Columbia in the Southeast Division territory. His title is Southeast Division Manager. Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the larg- est privately-held spirits company in the world, announced the internal appoint- ment of Mauricio Vergara as Global Category Vice President of Rums. In this role, Mr. Vergara will be responsible for the Bacardi portfolio of rums including the iconic Bacardí rum brand and the super-premium rums within the portfolio of the Facundo Rum Collection. He will remain based in the Bacardi Global Brands headquarters in London.

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