
SPI Group hired Hugues Pietrini as the new Global Chief Executive Officer, effective in April 2017. He brings 20 years of experience in the food and beverage and spirits industries. He most recently served as the Vice President of Distribution for Moët Hennessy in the wine and spirits division. “Over the last two years, the iconic Stoli brand has been in the midst of a rejuvenation among consumers and the trade,” said Pietrini. “I’m looking forward to building on the team’s recent successes in developing the Stoli and elite brands across the world, and to launching Bayou Rum and KAH Tequila next in key global markets.”