McCabe succeeds Billy Leighton who will step right into a grasp blender emeritus position, following a 47-year profession at Irish Distillers beginning as a trainee accountant earlier than working varied roles throughout the corporate, and at last being appointed as grasp blender in 2004.
“At Irish Distillers, we perceive how essential our persons are to our success and over the previous nearly 5 many years working within the enterprise, Billy Leighton has performed an instrumental position within the success of all our manufacturers, and the renaissance of the Irish whiskey class globally,” stated Nodjame Fouad, chairman and chief govt at Irish Distillers.
Speaking concerning the transition, Leighton stated: “I’ve spent most of my working life at Irish Distillers, and I’m really grateful for the alternatives my job and this enterprise has afforded me. Whereas I shall be stepping down from the grasp blender position, I cannot be stepping away from the enterprise and I stay up for embracing my grasp blender emeritus position, working with model groups on particular launches.
“I want to take this time to want a much-respected colleague and buddy, Dave McCabe, the easiest as he takes the grasp blender baton and I stay up for persevering with to work with him. I’ve seen first-hand his ardour, experience and data that can guarantee he’s a implausible grasp blender. Our whiskeys are in nice arms.”
McCabe joined the enterprise in 2010, working in a number of academic and advocacy roles earlier than being appointed as blender in 2018, he has spent a number of years working carefully with Leighton.
“I really feel each excited and privileged to be appointed grasp blender in Irish Distillers, following within the footsteps of a real grasp,” stated McCabe.
“I want to thank Billy for all that he has contributed to my skilled growth, he has been an distinctive colleague, mentor, and buddy. I really discovered from the perfect. I’m extremely honoured to take up this position and I’m excited for the long run making certain the standard and fame of Irish Distillers’ portfolio.”
