Liquor company Lark Distilling has named Satya Sharma its new CEO, effective on May 1.
Sharma is presently the regional MD Southeast Asia and Australasia for William Grant & Sons, and a member of the company’s Branded Business Unit, which is in charge of the company’s global brands.
“The board has been working on CEO succession, and we are delighted to secure a CEO of Satya’s calibre and experience to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion,” said Lark chairman David Dearie.
Sharma used to hold many roles during his 10-year journey with William Grant & Sons in Singapore, China, and the UK, including head of business strategy & development, interim finance director Apac, and head of commercial.
Prior to that, Sharma worked for Campbell Arnott’s and Pitcher Partners as a senior manager in corporate finance when he was in Australia.
Laura McBain, the company’s current temporary MD, will remain CEO position until May 1, after which she will continue to serve as a non-executive director.
“According to IWSR data, William Grant & Sons have more than doubled its’ Asia Pacific sales over the last five years,” Dearie added.
