Simon Hunt Named New CEO of Italian Drinks Group Campari.

Milan: Italian drinks group Campari has announced the appointment of Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer. Hunt, a British-Australian manager, will assume the role, succeeding interim co-chief executive officers Paolo Marchesini, the chief financial and operating officer, and Fabio Di Fede, the chief legal and M and A officer.

According to Ansa News Agency, Hunt brings over 30 years of experience in the spirits industry, with significant expertise in the strategic US market and emerging markets. His career includes a 14-year tenure at William Grant and Sons, renowned for its ownership of the world’s best-selling single malt Scotch whisky portfolio.

Hunt expressed his admiration for Campari Group, stating, “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.” He further added, “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.”