Campari announces Simon Hunt is its new CEO

(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 4 - Italian drinks group Campari said Wednesday that it has appointed British-Australian manager Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer.
    Hunt will take over from current interim co-chief executive officers Paolo Marchesini, the chief financial and operating officer, and Fabio Di Fede, the chief legal and M&A officer.
    Hunt has over 30 years of experience in the spirits industry, particularly in the strategic US market, as well as in emerging markets.
    He spent 14 years at William Grant&Sons, owner of the world's best-selling single malt Scotch whisky portfolio.
    "During my more than three decades of experience within the spirits industry, I have always held Campari Group in the highest regard for its unique history, strong portfolio of iconic brands, company culture, and continuous outperformance and stellar growth story," Hunt said.
    "I am honoured and excited to take on this extraordinary opportunity and I look forward to working with Campari Group's talented leadership team and organization to continue to build on the company's heritage and success built over the past decades, and to take Campari Group's potential and growth ambition to its next level". (ANSA).