Sullivans Cove has appointed Andy Gaunt as its new CEO. Gaunt was managing director for Fever-Tree ANZ and Asia and was a founding member of Diageo’s luxury division in global market development.
Sullivans Cove managing director, Adam Sable, said Gaunt was well placed to lead the distillery through its next growth phase. After establishing Diageo’s luxury division, Gaunt moving into the Asia Pacific management team for the Johnnie Walker luxury portfolio and Diageo’s Single Malt range.
“In addition to Andy’s skill set and experience, he embodies the Sullivans Cove ethos and shared values,” Sable said.
Gaunt said, “I am honoured to have the opportunity to join the incredible team and business that is Sullivans Cove, a whisky brand I have long admired.
“Sullivans Cove is Australia’s most decorated whisky brand and arguably the brand that brought the quality of Australian distilling to the world’s attention.”
As it marked 30 years of production last year, the distillery unveiled a $14 million refurbishment of its Hobart facility that has doubled its production capacity.
