Hotaling Names Webb CEO

San Francisco-based artisanal spirits player Hotaling & Co. has appointed industry veteran Aaron Webb as president and CEO, effective July 14, succeeding Dan Leese. Webb was most recently CEO of Purple Brands, and also served with Brown-Forman and Delicato Family Wines across a 25-year career in the consumer goods industry. At Purple Brands, he’s credited with launching the company’s spirits business and reinvigorating its wine portfolio, “contributing to significant growth in brand equity, volume, and margin,” according to Hotaling’s statement.

The Hotaling portfolio includes Luxardo Liqueurs & Cherries, Nikka Whisky, Hirsch Selected Whiskeys, Junipero Gin, Hine Cognac, Convite Mezcal, Fiero Tequila, Kavalan Whisky, Denizen Rum, Writers’ Tears Whiskey, Old Pulteney Whisky, Speyburn Whisky, Balblair Whisky, Arran Whisky, and Old Potrero Rye Whiskey.

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