Ann Keeling, CEO, International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD)

The International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP) and the Global Alcohol Producers Group (GAPG) announced that Ann Keeling will serve as CEO of the new organization established as a result of the ICAP-GAPG merger. The new organization will be named the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD). Keeling’s 30-year career includes deep experience with social development and non-communicable diseases in national and international agencies, and NGOs. IARD will promote policies and programs, as well as contribute to an “informed debate” by providing balanced and evidence-based science regarding alcohol consumption.