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Stuart Byrne
Global Senior Consumer Insights Manager at Irish Distillers
Stuart Byrne is currently serving as the Global Insights Manager for Finlandia Vodka at Coca-Cola HBC (Hellenic Bottling Company).1 He assumed this role in April 2024, which means he has been in the position for approximately 7 months as of the current date.1
Prior to joining Coca-Cola HBC, Stuart had a significant tenure at Irish Distillers, where he worked for 13 years and 2 months.1 This extensive experience in the spirits industry likely contributed to his qualifications for his current role with Finlandia Vodka.
In his current position, Stuart is likely responsible for:
- Analyzing global market trends for vodka
- Conducting consumer research
- Providing strategic insights to guide brand decisions
- Supporting marketing and product development initiatives
It's worth noting that Coca-Cola HBC recently acquired Finlandia Vodka from Brown-Forman for $342 million (US$220 million).2 This acquisition may have led to new opportunities within the company, potentially including Stuart's appointment to his current role.
Stuart's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username stuart-byrne-782785a1, which aligns with the information provided in the query.
