Global drinks firm with Lanarkshire base appoints its first managing director

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A leading global drinks business with a base in Lanarkshire has appointed a new managing director.And it's a familiar face taking up the fresh post at International Beverage Holdings as long-standing vice president of sales Malcolm Leask will fill the role.Malcolm, who has more than 25 years of service with the business, is tasked with an ambitious programme of growth and international expansion to build on the success currently enjoyed by the company’s award-winning spirits portfolio.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android He told Lanarkshire Live : "We are uniting all aspects of our business under the International Beverage banner and planning for what will be a very exciting and dynamic new era of growth, both in the UK and in international markets. "Our premium brands are amongst the very best in the industry and we have much to be proud of when it comes to our track record for quality, innovation and sustainable distilling, not to mention the incredibly dedicated and talented people who work in our business."I’m very much looking forward to working together with them to build on all of this great work and to achieve even greater things in the future."The announcement of Malcolm's appointment coincides with news of the planned retiral, early next year, of Martin Leonard, current managing director