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| Akiko Maeda Fashion World Co-ordinater |
Akiko Maeda to co-ordinate the firms relationship with the world of fashion. This is an area that Bacardi seems to be interested in keeping the brand name in the limelight.
The Bermuda-based drinks group has appointed
former IMG Worldwide executive Akiko Maeda to the role in order to “develop
partnerships that further incorporate” Bacardi’s spirits brands into the
fashion world. Maeda, who recently served as the vice
president of product and platform development for IMG’s fashion arm, will work
with marketing and commercial teams to deliver events and digital activations
with “fashion industry influencers”. Prior to this role, Maeda served as IMG’s
vice president of social media.
Bacardi recently appointed Mike Dolan –
former head of IMG Worldwide – as its permanent CEO following the retirement of Ed Shirley, who stepped down from the role after just two years.
The group has made a series of executive
changes in recent months, appointing Mauricio Vergara as its new vice president of rums, succeeding Dmitry “Dima” Ivanov who was appointed chief marketing officer.
Bacardi has made several changes n their key personnel in the past few years keeping them at the forefront of the spirits industry. This is another interesting and exciting move to keep the name out in front of more and more people. ;o)
