Suntory Global Spirits has appointed Vanessa Widmann (pictured above) as Managing Director of Global Travel Retail (GTR), Middle East & Africa, effective 1 September 2026. Her appointment brings more than two decades of experience across global retail, luxury and travel retail. At Suntory Global Spirits, she will be responsible for developing the company’s global travel retail business while also overseeing commercial strategy across the Middle East and Africa. Sharing her excitement on Widmann's appointment, Carol shared: "I'm delighted to welcome Vanessa to Suntory Global Spirits." Image: Suntory Global Spirits Linkedin