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JSC Latvijas Balzams informs that in compliance with the
decision from March 3, 2016 by the Council of Latvijas Balzams,
Seymour Paul Ferreira has resigned from his temporary position of
the Chairman of the Board of JSC Latvijas Balzams, following the
appointment of the new Chaiman of the Board and CEO - Intars
Geidāns. Seymour Paul Ferreira continues in his
role as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Amber Beverage Group, the
majority shareholder of JSC Latvijas Balzams.
Intars Geidāns has proved himself as dedicated
manager working for Latvijas Balzams in the position of director of
Logistics Department for 5 years. Intars Geidāns holds a
bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of
Latvia.
Ronalds Žarinovs will continue to fulfil his duties of deputy
chairman of the board and Jekaterina Stuģe – her duties of the
board member.
Intars Geidāns has been assigned sole representation rights of the
company, while all the other board members have the right to
represent the company together with another member of the
board.
About JSC “Latvijas balzams”:
JSC Latvijas balzams is the largest producer of alcoholic beverages
in the Baltics with a history steeped in tradition since 1900. It
is part of the leading wine and spirits holding company in the
Baltic countries, Amber Beverage Group, which is part of SPI
Group.
JSC Latvijas balzams represents 26% of the Baltic alcoholic
beverages market. Our greatest pride, Riga Black Balsam, is one of
the oldest beverage brands in Europe, dating back to 1752.
The company has a distillery for strong alcoholic beverages and a
sparkling wine and light alcoholic beverage production plant in
Riga. JSC Latvijas balzams employs 600 people and is one of the
biggest taxpayers in Latvia.
With more than 100 product names, the company is represented in
almost all segments of strong and light alcoholic beverages, with
many market leaders in Latvia. Among the company’s products are
such worldwide renowned brands as Stolichnaya® Premium Vodka,
Moskovskaya® Vodka, Riga Black Balsam®, and the most popular local
sparkling wines – Rigas Sparkling® Wines.
JSC Latvijas balzams is one of the most significant exporters in
Latvia. Its products are available in more than 160 countries
through SPI Group and in over 35 markets through direct export. The
company’s quality management system is certified in accordance with
ISO standards. Our beverages have won hundreds of awards in various
international and domestic competitions and has obtained numerous
quality certificates. JSC Latvijas balzams was awarded a silver
medal in the Sustainability Index 2014, improving its overall
performance compared to the previous year.
For more
information please contact:
Dana Hasana
Head of
Communications, JSC Latvijas balzams
dana.hasana@lb.lv,
+371 263 55895
www.lb.lv
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