Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. has named John Muller, the senior VP-strategy and corporate development, as interim global chief marketing officer, effective immediately. The company will begin a search for a new CMO following the sudden departure of CMO Beth Bronner.
A company spokesperson declined to detail the circumstances surrounding Bronner’s departure other than to cite a company release that said she left to pursue other interests, however, sources said she had been let go.
In his role, Muller will continue with his current responsibilities and ensure continued focus on the growth of the company’s premium and super-premium portfolio of brands.
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is the fourth largest spirits company in the world. The company’s brands include, Jim Beam, Canadian Club, Courvoisier, Laphroaig, Sauza, DeKuyper and Maker’s Mark. Beam Wine Estates portfolio includes, Clos du Bois and Geyser Peak.
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is part of Fortune Brands, Inc., a $7 billion consumer brands company.