Future Brands Appoints Metz

Future Brands LLC, the U.S. sales and distribution operation for Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. and the Absolut Spirits Company, Inc., announces the appointment of Matt Metz to vice president, distributor strategy and planning. In this newly created position, Metz will be responsible for implementing Future Brands' distribution strategy and will report directly to Barry O'Neil, chief financial officer, Future Brands.
 
"We are delighted to announce the promotion of Matt Metz to this critical position," said Steve Bellini, president and CEO, Future Brands. "Following major brand acquisitions by Beam Global in 2005 and Absolut in 2006, we increased our U.S. presence by nearly 5 million cases, making our distributor relationships even more essential to our success. In this new role, Matt will serve as a dedicated resource working with distributors and brokers to develop and implement our strategy of becoming their preferred supplier within the industry."

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