IBP APPOINTMENTS
Molson Coors CEO Gavin
Hattersley to Step Down
Molson Coors Beverage Co. President
and CEO Gavin Hattersley plans to
leave the US beer major by the end the
year. Hattersley, who has headed the
company since 2019 will leave both the
business and its board by 31 December.

Molson Coors said it was starting a search
for a new CEO, with internal and external
applicants being considered for the post.

The next Chief Executive will be
required “to build on” Hattersley’s
revitalisation and acceleration plans,
through which Molson Coors is looking
to continue to “strengthen” its “core
brands”, “premiumise” the portfolio and
“expand beyond beer”.

Board Chair Geoff Molson said,
“Gavin has been a steady hand at the
wheel as CEO, navigating through
incredible challenges that no one could
ever have predicted while guiding our
company to growth, strengthening our
foundation, and setting us up for an
even brighter future to come.

“Our business today stands on the
shoulders of the many generations of
the Molson and Coors families who
have come before us. Gavin has lived up
to their rich legacy, and he will retire
having left an indelible mark on our
business and the global beer industry.”
Rémy Cointreau CEO Steps Down
Rémy Cointreau CEO Eric Vallat has resigned after five years at the helm of the
French spirits group. Vallat is leaving to pursue a new professional project, Rémy
Cointreau said. A selection process for a new CEO is ongoing.

New CEO at Endeavour Group
Australian Endeavour Group has appointed Jayne Hrdlicka as its new CEO
and Managing Director.

Hrdlicka will take the reins from Ari Mervis, who stepped in as executive
chairman following the departure of former CEO Steve Donohue in March.

Arvis was appointed as Endeavour’s new chairman in January, following
shareholder tension at its AGM the previous October.

In a statement announcing Hrdlicka’s appointment, Endeavour said the
move, intended “to deliver the company’s next phase of growth”, would take
effect from 1 January 2026.

Until Hrdlicka officially takes on the role, she has agreed to be available
to meet “frequently” with the business to support discussions on “key
business and strategic matters”, Endeavour said.

Commenting on the news, Mervis said, “Jayne has a proven track record
leading consumer-facing businesses to success. She has led many complex
organisations and delivered significant shareholder value by capturing the
true potential of a company’s brands and assets.

“The board believes Jayne is the ideal candidate to lead Endeavour Group
through its next phase of both growth and transformation,” he added.

As CEO and managing director of airline business Virgin Australia,
Hrdlicka oversaw the company’s recovery from administration following the
onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Her previous roles include CEO and managing director of the A2 Milk
Company and Group CEO of Australian airline company Jetstar.

New Business Development Team
Beatson Clark has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of two
experienced Business Development Managers.

Kimberley Wilkinson is now looking
after the north of the UK for Beatson
Clark while Andy Terry is responsible
for the south of England and Wales.

Kimberley Wilkinson has worked in
the packaging industry for eight years
across a range of markets including
cosmetics, health and beauty, home
fragrance and pharmaceuticals. She
has primarily worked for packaging
sourcing and distribution companies on
24 sales and NPD projects, across a range
of materials and decoration finishes.

Andy Terry worked across several
different industries before moving
into packaging and labelling in 2016.

He began his career in the industry
working as business development
manager for the UK beer, wine, spirit
and pharmaceutical sectors.

“Working at Beatson Clark has been
brilliant so far and I absolutely love it,”
he said. “I’ve been made to feel like one
of the family. The culture, development
opportunities and direction of the
company are very exciting.

Aaron Broadley is excited to further
develop Beatson Clark’s experienced
sales team. “We’ve now got a very strong
sales and marketing team in place and
our Business Development Managers are
already bringing in some fantastic sales
opportunities. We will continue to invest
in the very best people to ensure that
we’re well placed to continue to grow.

We’re delighted to welcome Kimberley
and Andy to the team!”
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025