Suntory Global Spirits names Carol Robert to lead US RTDs

Suntory Global Spirits named Carol Robert as Managing Director, United States RTD (Ready to Drink) Business, succeeding Heather Boyd, who will assume a new role at the company.

Robert first joined SBF GB&I, part of Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE) which is a regional division of Japan based Suntory Group, in 2014. Serving in a variety of brand, marketing and management roles, she also spent two years running SBFE’s Belgium operations before taking on her most recent position as Chief Operating Officer for SBF GB&I.

Robert will report to Sho Semba, CEO of Suntory RTD Company, and join both the Suntory Global Spirits North America Leadership Team and Executive Management Team. She will relocate to the company’s New York City headquarters.