Suntory Global Spirits is opening new offices in London and Glasgow, marking a significant investment in the company’s UK business following the end of its longstanding distribution partnership with Edrington, and name change from Beam Suntory.
Stand alone Suntory Global Spirits now employs more than 550 people across the UK, including its distilleries and additional operations in Scotland and London.
The company’s new London office, located near Oxford Circus, will serve as the UK headquarters of the Suntory Global Spirits UK commercial business and be home to more than 100 employees working across sales, marketing and other corporate functions.
The new Glasgow office on West George Street offers a city-centre space for the company’s approximately 50 Glasgow-based corporate employees, in addition to the company’s existing offices in Springburn.
Managing director UK, Ireland & Eastern Europe, Nick Temperley, said: “Suntory Global Spirits has had a presence in London for many years, but with the launch of our standalone commercial business in the UK earlier this year, we wanted to have a space for our team in the heart of the city that places us closer to our customers and consumers.
“The beautiful bespoke office design, with a premium bar where we can host guests and showcase our brands embodies everything that makes our working culture so special.”
Managing director Scotch & Irish, Chris Richardson, added: “Suntory Global Spirits and our brands have a longstanding connection to Glasgow, and today we have teams from various global corporate functions as well as production and local teams working here.
“We are delighted to provide this new central Glasgow office space that enhances our presence in Scotland and provides our people with a facility where they can do their best work.
“This is a great example of how Suntory continues to invest in its people and ensure we are at the centre of the action in key cities around the world.”
The reorganised company is now directly responsible for the UK sales, marketing and distribution of a portfolio of spirits brands that includes Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon, Hibiki and Yamazaki Japanese whisky, Laphroaig, Bowmore and Auchentoshan Scotch whisky, and Roku and Sipsmith gin.
