Stock Spirits Group, one of Europe’s leading spirits producers and distributors, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointments of Paola Agasso as Group Chief Financial Officer and Robert Sas as Managing Director of Stock Polska.
With more than 80 brands sold in over 50 countries, eight production facilities and more than 1,800 employees, the Group, owned by CVC Capital Partners, is continuing to invest in its brands, markets and capabilities as it looks to accelerate growth and strengthen its position across Europe.
Welcoming the appointments, Steven Libermann, Group CEO of Stock Spirits, said:
“Paola and Robert are two exceptional additions, and I am delighted to welcome them to the team. They bring exactly the combination we need as we shape the future of Stock: global experience alongside deep local market understanding.
“Paola brings a rare combination of international finance, strategy and transformation experience, as well as a strong track record of helping businesses grow. I know her experience and perspective will be hugely valuable as we continue to strengthen the Group and invest for future growth.
“Poland is our largest market and central to our ambitions. Robert knows what it takes to grow a successful FMCG business. He combines deep experience of the Polish market with a real focus on people and building strong teams. Stock Polska has great foundations and I am excited to see where Robert takes the business next.”
Paola joins Stock Spirits Group as Group CFO, bringing 30 years of international business and finance leadership experience across FMCG, pharmaceuticals, luxury and beauty. She joins from Intercos, where she served as Group Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Paola was Group CFO and Board Director at YOOX NET-A-PORTER Group and held senior international finance and business leadership positions at Bristol Myers Squibb and British American Tobacco.
Commenting on her appointment, Paola Agasso said:
“I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting time for the business. What really attracted me was the strength of the brands, the position Stock has built in its key markets and, above all, the ambition for the future. I look forward to bringing my experience to the Group and supporting our continued growth.”
Robert Sas joins Stock Spirits Group as Managing Director of Stock Polska. Poland is the Group’s largest market and a key part of its future growth ambitions.
He brings almost 30 years of FMCG leadership experience and joins from FoodWell, where he served as CEO. He previously spent more than 17 years with Mondelēz International, including as Managing Director for Poland and the Baltics.
Commenting on his appointment, Robert Sas said:
“Stock Polska is a strong business with a portfolio of well-established spirits brands, and I am looking forward to working with colleagues and partners to build on those strengths and capture the opportunities ahead. Poland is a dynamic market with plenty of potential and I am excited about what we can achieve together.”
