Beam Suntory

United States - New York, NY

• 19/01/2022
• Series C
• $20,000,000

call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden’s and Legent bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese whisky; Teacher’s, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whisky; Canadian Club whisky; Hornitos and Sauza tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle vodka; Sipsmith and Roku gin; and Midori liqueur.

Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.

For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.

© 2022 Beam Suntory, Inc., New York.

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Albert BaladiFounder

United States - Greater Chicago Area

Growth minded and purpose-driven CEO, with a highly diverse background and proven track record across various industries, geographies and business models, at premier consumer companies (Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Yum! Brands and Beam Suntory.) Effectively works with Boards to advance company mission. Lived and worked in seven countries. Fluent in four languages.

As part of Beam Suntory’s vision of Growing for Good, and commitment to promoting responsible consumption of alcohol, I serve as CEO Chair of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a not-for-profit organization supported by the leading global beer, wine and spirits producers.

Specialties: Leadership, general management, strategy, business development, marketing, operating, franchise, joint venture, matrix organizations, fast moving consumer goods, beverages, quick service restaurants, dining, retail, international markets, business transformation, board management, change management, sustainability, diversity, multicultural, multilingual

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