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  • Campari sells stake in whisky brand, Howler Head

    Campari sells stake in whisky brand, Howler Head

    Campari Group has sold its stake in the whisky brand Howler Head to Infinium Spirits, a US-based owner of premium spirits.

    Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

    Campari Group bought a 15 per cent stake in the banana-flavored Bourbon business for $15 million in August 2022.  According to the company, the acquisition of Howler Head is significant for Infinium Spirits, which is expanding its presence in more than 75 countries.

    “We are excited to welcome Howler Head to the Infinium family,” said Jan Tharp, president of Infinium Spirits.

    “Howler Head embodies the innovative spirit that Infinium represents, and we’re eager to take this incredible brand to new heights, both in the US and around the world.”

    Infinium Spirits, founded in 2005, is a family-owned spirits company situated in San Diego, California. Infinium concentrates on developing and expanding its premium and creative spirits portfolio through unrivalled sales, marketing, and distribution capabilities.

    Last year, former CEO of Campari Group Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned after five months in the role.

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  • Campari Australia MD Simon Durrant to depart next month

    Campari Australia MD Simon Durrant to depart next month

    Campari Australia’s MD, Simon Durrant, will leave the company on July 10 to pursue new opportunities. Due to family reasons, he has decided to stay in the country but will not take on another role within the company.

    During his six-year tenure, Durrant oversaw the company’s expansion and various achievements, such as expanding Campari’s product range, establishing new partnerships, and managing the company through the difficulties posed by the pandemic.

    Matthijs Kramer, CEO of Campari Asia-Pacific, highlighted Durrant’s “calm, level-headed approach” to the business in Australia and Apac.

    “We wish him well for the future, and he’ll always be welcome back at a Campari Bar for an Aperol Spritz or Negroni,” he added.

    Jacopo Borsa, MD for Mexico and Central America, will take Durrant’s place as MD for Australia.

    Borsa has been with the company for 20 years and has worked in various countries, including Spain, Jamaica, and Mexico.

    “With his strong experience in RTD (the main business in Mexico through Skyy RTD), Aperitifs, and the On-Trade channel, Jacopo is well positioned to continue the strong growth trajectory of Campari Australia,” said Campari.

    Jacopo will relocate to Sydney and work with the team for a smooth transition.

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