Olly Wehring

Diageo has completed what it has described as a "rigorous process" to replace Debra Crew as CEO on a permanent basis, appointing Dave Lewis to take the helm from the start of next year.

The appointment of Dave Lewis as the next CEO at Diageo couldn't possibly be an admission by the Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner that it is in need of saving - Could it?

AB InBev has entered discussions with European soccer's governing body, UEFA, to sponsor its men's club competitions, including the UEFA Champions League.

Campari Group has built on the healthy sales rise booked in the second quarter with another mid-single-digit showing in the three months to the end of September.

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has posted a second consecutive quarter of double-digit sales declines as flagship scotch William Peel continues to struggle in France.

Earlier this year, the American Whiskey Association came into being, followed in September, by the appointment of its first CEO. Global Drinks Intel editor Olly Wehring congratulated Michael Bilello on his new role this month, while also quizzing him on the trade association's aspirations.

Heineken has seen a slither of red hit its quarterly sales performances, with all eyes turning to the closing three months of 2025 to attain full-year top-line growth.

Pernod Ricard has carried its negative performance in fiscal 2025 into the current financial year, with a worryingly weak showing in Q1.

Last month, Suntory Global Spirits secured 'official spirits partner' status for its Jim Beam flagship with the newly-founded Cadillac Formula 1 Team. Shortly afterwards, Global Drinks Intel editor Olly Wehring talked with Rashidi Hodari, the MD of the group's James B Beam Distilling Co unit, to understand the rationale behind the high-profile tie-up.

Three years into his co-founded vodka brand's journey, Mohit Singh cut his JP Morgan cord to focus solely on Desi Daru in June 2024. Sixteen months on, he shares the adventure so far for his high-end 'Indian booze' with Global Drinks Intel editor Olly Wehring.