Ruben Rodriguez, chairman of the board of Bacardi Limited, announced Andreas Gembler will become the company's new president and chief executive officer effective June 1. Gembler has served on Bacardi's board of directors since June 2003.
"Andreas is a highly accomplished global business executive with a wealth of experience," said Rodriguez. "In the two years he has served on Bacardi's board, he has contributed significantly to the success of the company while bringing continuous leadership."