Global Spirits Names Steve Ackerman as National Sales Director

Global Spirits USANew York, NY (Monday, April 20, 2015) – Global Spirits USA has appointed Steve Ackerman to the position of national sales director. In this newly created position, Ackerman will lead the wine and spirit portfolio sales team by expanding the sales team and distributor network, developing strategic partnerships, and creating and executing national sales strategies that will drive Global Spirit brands in the U.S. market.

A veteran of the beverage alcohol industry, Ackerman has over 25 years of leadership experience with well-respected companies including Allied Domecq, William Grant & Sons, Inc., and most recently as vice-president, national sales manager of Van Gogh Imports.

“Steve is a seasoned beverage alcohol professional with an incredible drive to succeed on our behalf,” said Global Spirits CEO Maksym Dubossarsky. “We’re looking forward to seeing the results of his creative drive and energy on behalf of our brands.” These brands include: Khortytsa Vodka, Morosha Vodka, Pervak Vodka and LEAF Vodka (launched in the US October 2013).

“I joined Global Spirits at a very exciting stage in the company’s development,” commented Ackerman. “We have a fabulous portfolio to work with, and a newly expanded team in place to ensure extended sales and distribution.”

About Global Spirits:

A Fortune 500 Company in Europe, Global Spirits was established in 2008 and has operational hubs in New York, Moscow and Kiev. The company has over 5,000 employees, with annual volume exceeding 12 million cases in over 80 countries.   Key strategic brands include: Khortytsa Vodka (4th largest selling vodka brand at 6.4 million cases*), Morosha Vodka (fastest growing international vodka brand at 3.3 million cases*), Pervak Vodka (acquired in 2013) and LEAF Vodka (launched in the US October 2013).