Drinks company Brown-Forman has named vastly experienced travel retail executive Matthew Hodges as its new VP Managing Director EurAsia/MEA/GTR.
Hodge’s most recent role was Chief Commercial Officer at leading cruise retailer Harding+, a position he held for three years.
Other notable experience includes senior roles at Belgian chocolate company Godiva, where he was President Global Sales and General Manager GTR across a five-year period.
Earlier in his career, Hodges also held two senior global travel roles for Rémy Cointreau over a six-year stint and was Strategy Director Duty Free for Diageo between 2002 and 2007.
Brown-Forman is best-known as the owner of the Jack Daniel’s brand. Other key brands in its portfolio include Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers’ Craft, The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel, Chambord, Fords Gin, Gin Mare and Diplomático Rum. ✈
