Belfast Distillery names new CEO 5th March, 2021 by Melita Kiely
John Kelly has been appointed chief executive officer of Belfast Distillery Company, maker of McConnell’s Irish whiskey.
John Kelly is the new chief executive officer of Belfast Distillery Company
Kelly, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the drinks sector, previously worked at Walsh Whiskey as commercial director.
Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Kelly also worked in a range of sales, marketing and general manager roles in Ireland, Europe and the Middle East during his 22-year term with Diageo.
Kelly will oversee the expansion of McConnell’s Irish whiskey, which launched a year ago. The new CEO will work to grow the brand’s ‘significant success’ in the US and look to agree additional distribution deals worldwide.