Castle Brands also announced today that Herbert Roberts, who had served as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the past three months, resigned from his position for personal reasons. No business, competitive or financial issues regarding the Company played a role in Mr. Robert’s decision. With Mr. Roberts’ departure, Keith A. Bellinger, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, has resumed responsibilities as the Principal Financial Officer of the Company. A search for a new CFO is currently underway. In the interim, Mr. Marsh will assist the management team of Castle Brands in the management and execution of finance-related matters.
Mark Andrews, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are fortunate to have attracted someone of the caliber of Don to work with our organization. His extensive and successful business career will bring invaluable expertise to Castle Brands as the business continues to evolve and grow. Although only with us briefly, Herb made an impact in the time he was here and we thank him for his contribution.” Mr. Andrews further added, “We are fortunate to have a very talented management team in place. I am excited about the opportunities Castle Brands has to build our current brands and expand our portfolio and look forward to our continued growth."
More about Castle Brands Inc.
Castle Brands is an emerging developer and international marketer of premium branded spirits within four growing categories of the spirits industry: vodka, rum, whiskey and liqueurs/cordials. Castle Brands' portfolio includes Boru® Vodka, Gosling's Rums™, Sea Wynde® Rum, Knappogue Castle Whiskey®, Clontarf® Irish Whiskey, Jefferson's™ and Jefferson's Reserve® Bourbon, Sam Houston® Bourbon, Celtic Crossing® Liqueur, Pallini® Limoncello™, Raspicello™ and Peachcello™ and Brady's® Irish Cream.
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