The OurWhisky Foundation appoints first executive director

Marissa Johnston, former global head of Diageo World Class and Advocacy, has joined the UK-based organisation as executive director.

Toku Saké appoints new head of sales and advocacy

Hudson brings over 30 years of experience in the drinks industry, including time as a bartender, sommelier, consultant, educator and judge. He also helped…

Andrea Montague head of advocacy at Edrington UK: “The best educators are our bartenders”

Brand ambassadors are the diplomats of the drinks trade. Long being seen as a route for veteran bartenders to take back control of their evenings…

  • ItalSpirits appoints advocacy director

     January 16, 2023

    With almost 15 years in the hospitality and beverage industry, Mariani previously served as a global brand ambassador for over six years at Martini & Rossi and was part of the team who opened aperitivo bar, Bar Termini, in Soho, London. Giuseppe Gallo, Italspirits founder, said: “I couldn’t be happier to welcome Roberta to the Italspirits family. Her years of experience within the…

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