Quintessential Brands Group announced the appointment of Steve Ward as Vice President, National Accounts and Control Board Sales for Quintessential Brands North America, as the company looks to increase its presence in the United States. Prior to joining the Quintessential Brands Group family, Ward led teams that launched brands including Stella Artois, Heineken Light, Dos Equis, The Macallan Rare Cask and The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old. He previously served as Vice President, Division Manager, Edrington Americas, and for seven years as Vice President of Sales at Heineken USA. Ward will build awareness of Quintessential’s diverse portfolio of award-winning premium brands, which includes BLOOM London Dry Gin, Thomas Dakin Small Batch Gin and Greenall’s, the Original Handcrafted London Dry Gin since 1761.