Suntory Oceania has appointed Johnny Morgan as Senior Marketing Director, Suntory Global Spirits.
He will oversee marketing and brand growth initiatives in Australia and New Zealand for Suntory Global’s portfolio of market-leading spirits products – including premium Japanese whiskies, Suntory -196 ready-to-drink, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Canadian Club.
Morgan brings over two decades of experience to the role, bringing experience and insight from leadership roles with Diageo across multiple geographies and brands – most recently in Japan and Australia, where he led marketing and innovation functions.
“At a pivotal time for our expansion in Australia with the launch of Suntory Oceania, we are thrilled to welcome Johnny to our team,” Mark Hill, Managing Director of Suntory Global Spirits Oceania, said.
“The Australian beverage market is renowned for its dynamism and innovation, and I am excited to leverage Johnny’s extensive expertise to enhance our presence and bring our brands to life in this vibrant region.”
Morgan said of his new role: ‘It’s a privilege to join the Suntory team in Oceania as we become the region’s newest multi-beverage player. We have a strong local presence in Oceania and a broad portfolio of beloved brands – and I’m looking forward to being part of the business.”
Morgan will be based in Sydney for the role, he will report to Hill and be part of the Global Marketing Leadership team.
The launch of Suntory Oceania, back in August 2023, creates the region’s fourth largest multi-beverage group, with end-to-end responsibility for its portfolio of premium spirits, RTD (ready-to-drink) alcohol beverages, juice, water, soft drinks, coffee, energy and sports drinks.
Suntory Oceania recently worked with creative agency Thinkerbell on a campaign to launch its brand new range of slow-release energy drinks, V Riise.
Top image: Johnny Morgan