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Brindiamo Group Welcomes Industry Veteran James Hewlette as Sales Director

Brindiamo Group Welcomes Industry Veteran James Hewlette as Sales Director
Brindiamo Group Welcomes Industry Veteran James Hewlette as Sales Director
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NASHVILLE, TN, USA, July 11, 2022

Brindiamo Group, a leading consulting firm specializing in the beverage alcohol industry and a major supplier of bulk bourbon and whiskey globally, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Hewlette as International Sales Director.

Hewlette comes to Brindiamo Group with a wealth of experience, having previously held the position of International Beverage Alcohol Sales Manager at MGP Ingredients, Inc. and Global Bulk Sales Director at Terresentia Corp. With over 15 years in the beverage alcohol industry, he has successfully managed all aspects of the bulk whiskey sales process, as well as cultivated strong relationships with both domestic and international customers.

“James is an exceptional and natural addition to our team, I could not be more excited to have him joining us,” said Jeff Hopmayer, Founder and Managing Partner at Brindiamo Group. “James has the industry experience and acumen to immediately help in all facets of our business, especially expanding our sales globally.”

Hewlette commented: “Brindiamo is the source of supply for so many brands and works with so many distilleries, it’s exciting to be joining them and leading the sales effort on an international front.”

Hewlette earned a Bachelor of Science in human and organizational development with a minor in economics from Vanderbilt University, as well as a master’s degree in real estate development from Clemson University.

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