Royal Dutch Distillers (RDD), the United States subsidiary of De Kuyper Royal Distiller names Brian Thomas as their new Chief Operating Officer.
“I am very much looking forward to this new role at Royal Dutch Distillers, and continued partnership with Blue Ridge Wine and Spirits. Together we will build upon the previous growth of Royal Dutch Distillers’ portfolio in the United States, and take the brands to the next level,” says Brian Thomas.
Brian brings over 20 years of industry experience in sales, importation, and distributor management in all markets through the United States. He started at RDD as the Illinois Market Manager in 2016, and was rapidly awarded larger responsibilities in the Midwest, and became Director of Sales Western U.S. in 2018. In 2019, he was named Director of Sales of the U.S.
“I am very pleased that we were able to recruit our long-time Sales Director Brian Thomas for the position of COO. Brian not only understands our company very well, but also has a deep knowledge of the United States spirit market. I am convinced that he will further expand the success of our brands in the U.S. by following our global vision to ‘Own the Cocktail,’” shares Mark de Witte, CEO of De Kuyper Royal Distillers.
The family-owned global company De Kuyper Royal Distillers, well known from the global market-leading brand in cocktail liqueurs, brings in more than 325 years of expertise in creating high quality liqueurs. The Dutch Distiller consistently pursues its vision to “Own the Cocktail” and enables everyone to enjoy great cocktails on every occasion. Being among the world’s leading liqueur distilleries, curiosity and passion for the distilled product are the constant driving force behind innovative and successful new product developments. The family business received the prestigious “Liqueur Producer of the Year” award from the internationally leading ISC in 2022 for the fourth year in a row next to many trophies and awards for their spirits and liqueurs.
Royal Dutch Distillers is a 100% subsidiary of De Kuyper Royal Distillers headquartered in Schiedam (The Netherlands). RDD specializes in the sales and marketing of ultra-premium, bartender-focused spirits and cream-based wines such as Mandarine Napoléon, the rich and unique combination of mandarin and cognac, since 1892, Heering Cherry Liqueur, bartender’s choice with more than 200-years of history, Rutte gin and genever, Fiorito Limoncello, Bébo Cuban Coffee Liqueur and America’s famous ChocoVine range.
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Source: Mixology News
