TORONTO, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine
Limited's ("Corby" or the "company") (TSX: CSW.A)
and (TSX: CSW.B) Board of Directors announced today that,
following his retirement, Paul Holub
has resigned from his position as a director of Corby, effective
May 17, 2021, and that Lani Montoya has been appointed as his
successor, effective June 9, 2021,
acting as one of Pernod Ricard's director nominees.
"Paul has been a big contributor to Corby's success. His
perspective has been invaluable in guiding Corby over the years,
both as a member of the Corby Board of Directors and, previously,
as the company's Vice President, Human Resources," stated
George McCarthy, Chair of the Board
of Directors. "I congratulate him on a distinguished 25-year career
with the Pernod Ricard Group and wish him well in his future
endeavors."
With 19 years at the Pernod Ricard Group, Lani Montoya brings extensive experience to the
Corby Board of Directors, having served in various executive
capacities in Human Resources. She is currently Senior Vice
President, Human Resources, Pernod Ricard North America, after
having served as Director, Global Talent Management, Diversity
& Inclusion, Pernod Ricard S.A. Prior to that, she held
various other roles within Pernod Ricard and Allied Domecq Spirits
and Wines North America. Ms. Montoya graduated from the
Fairleigh Dickinson University, with a
degree in Business Management, and earned her master's degree in
leadership and Strategic Management from Manhattanville College.
"Lani brings substantial industry experience to Corby, and I
look forward to working with her as we continue Corby's goal of
leading growth within the Canadian spirit and wine market," said
Mr. McCarthy.
About Corby Spirit and Wine Limited
Corby Spirit and
Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and
distributor of spirits and wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands
includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including
J.P. Wiser's®, Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian whiskies, Lamb's®
rum, Polar Ice® vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs, Ungava® gin, Cabot
Trail® maple-based liqueurs and Chic Choc® Spiced rum, and Foreign
Affair® wines. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., a
global leader in the spirits and wine industry, Corby also
represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka,
Chivas Regal®, The Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies,
Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa®
liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®,
Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. Corby is a publicly
traded company based in Toronto, Ontario, and listed on
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and
CSW.B. For further information, please visit
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