Rum and
bitters producer Angostura Holdings has confirmed its acting CEO Genevieve
Jodhan has been made permanent in the role effective 14 February. With the appointment, she becomes the first
woman to lead a large Trinidad and Tobago company outside of the energy sector. Jodhan has been heading the company in an
acting capacity since September 2016 when previous CEO Robert Wong went on a
period of leave. Prior to her
promotion, Jodhan held the role of sales and marketing executive manager. |
| Genevieve Jodhan |
As CEO, Jodhan
will lead the executive management team, support the board of directors on
strategic business and lead growth strategies.
"Genevieve has the experience and track record of delivering
results and has proven leadership," said Dr. Rolph Balgobin, chairman of
the Angostura board.
"She
spearheaded our international sales growth increasing market share and sales of
our signature rums and bitters in Europe, Asia and Australia and has directed
the development of the brands in many emerging markets including Russia, Czech
Republic, and Armenia."
Jodhan added: "I am both humbled and honored to be
appointed chief executive officer. I have been with the company for close to a
decade and my commitment has always been to Angostura's people, products and
values. "I am keen to build on the
long outstanding achievement of our manufacturing business, through the
execution of forward looking business strategies that add to the customer
experience, and build on our shareholders' value."
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