Australian Vintage’s chief executive, Dane Hudson has left the company to “pursue other interest”, according to AV’s chairman Ian Ferrier.
In an official statement the board says it will commence a search process to appoint a new CEO once a decision is made concerning the proposed merger with Constellation Brands.
Neil McGuigan, AVL’s general manager of production and supply, has been appointed interim CEO.
It was the Worshipful Company of Distillers’ annual dinner at the Lord Mayor of London’s residence Mansion House a few weeks ago, and as a junior member of the Gin Guild I was permitted to attend, provided I promised not to pinch any silverware and did a little light sweeping afterwards.
