Major Reorganization at Desnoes & Geddes Limited

The beverage company, has announced some major leadership changes in its structure, with a number of departments impacted, from HR to Marketing, along with some board changes as well.

The release reads:

Desnoes & Geddes Limited (DG) has advised that Mr. Jed Dryer, Finance Director, has come to the end of his three year rotation at Red Stripe and will be transitioning to a role in Miami as Finance Director for Projects commencing July 1, 2013. Mr. Dryer will remain on the boards of DG and Celebration Brands Limited. Mr. Vernon Douglas, Group Financial  Controller at Red Stripe will be Acting Finance Director effective July 1, 2013.

As a result of the reorganisation of the operations in Red Stripe, the role of Human Resources Director will no longer exist as of June 30, 2013. Mrs. Lisa Lewis, Human Resources Director, Red Stripe will therefore no longer be working in this capacity as of June 30, 2013. Lisa will be resigning from the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees for the pension plan as at that date. She will be working as HR Director for Projects, Diageo WestLAC, from July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013. After September 30, 2013 she will be leaving Diageo to pursue other interests. Ms. Ali McLennan, former Diageo Global Beer , People and Talent Manager, will be Acting Head of HR for Red Stripe effective July 1, 2013.

Mrs. Marguerite Cremin Chung, Head of Corporate Relations will be taking the role of Head of Corporate Relations for Central America and the Caribbean, effective July 1, 2013. Her replacement will be the subject of a future announcement.

Mr. Daan De Kroon, Head of Red Stripe International & Licensed Brewing will be taking up the role of Export Director, Ypioca, Brazil. His replacement will be the subject of a future announcement.