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Senior Vice President Marketing

William Grant & Sons Holdings Ltd is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the global premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world's leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world's most awarded single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and the world's third largest blended Scotch, Grant's®, as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick's® Gin, Sailor Jerry®, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder® triple malt whisky and Drambuie®. William Grant & Sons has been honored as "Distiller of the Year" by the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition and International Spirits Challenge ten times over the past 15 years. Founded in 1964, William Grant & Sons USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of William Grant & Sons, Ltd. and features one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios in the USA with brands including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, Drambuie, Milagro Tequila, Grant's, Hudson Whiskey, Gibson's Finest, Monkey Shoulder, Clan MacGregor, Reyka Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Montelobos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Flor de Caña Rum, Art In The Age, The Knot and Raynal French Brandy.

SVP Marketing William Grant and Sons USA based in New York City. •Global Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Privalia. The leading internet flash sales fashion retail company in Spain, Italy, Brazil and Mexico. •10 years experience in big marketing director roles with Diageo and Procter and Gamble •8 years experience as a member of a major market management committee with Diageo. •Experience of working in Spain, UK and a global role based in Belgium. •Key strengths: Strategic thinking, innovation, creative development and the ability to lead and inspire teams. •Strong commercial perspective from working across multiple channels / markets and good financial acumen. •Rounded general management perspective. 8 years management committee experience and successfully completed IESE business school General Management programme. IESE rated No.1 business school globally by the FT for this type of programme. Specialties: Business and Marketing Strategy, Brand Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Sponsorship, PR, Brand Events, Business Planning, Innovation and New Product Development, New Product Positioning, Team Leadership.