Suntory Global Spirits announced that Carol Robert has been named Managing Director, United States RTD (Ready to Drink) Business, succeeding Heather Boyd, who will assume a new role at the company. In 2014, Robert first joined SBF GB&I, part of Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE), which is a regional division of Japan-based Suntory Group. Serving in a variety of brand, marketing and management roles, she also spent two years running SBFE’s Belgium operations before taking on her most recent position as COO for SBF GB&I. As COO, Robert oversaw the performance of two iconic British brands, Lucozade and Ribena, delivering +7.2% topline CAGR and +12.1% operating income during her tenure. Robert will report to Sho Semba, CEO of Suntory RTD Company, and join both the Suntory Global Spirits North America Leadership Team and Executive Management Team.