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International
Beverage's 'people-first' philosophy
achieves significant recognition at
premier HR Industry Awards with Sam Kirk
earning the title of HR Director of the
Year, while the Inter Bev Human Capital
team secures a victory for their
outstanding Health and Wellbeing
program.
In whisky
business news global spirits company
International Beverage which which
boasts single malt Scotch whiskies Old
Pulteney, Balblair, anCnoc and Speyburn
amongst its portfolio is celebrating a
notable achievement in its human
resources program by winning two
prestigious awards at the 16th annual HR
NETWORK National Awards, a significant
event for HR professionals in Scotland.
The gala dinner, held at the Glasgow
Hilton on November 9th, recognised and
honoured outstanding contributions to
the Scottish HR profession.
At the event, Human Capital (HC)
Director Sam Kirk and her team received
recognition in two esteemed categories.
Sam Kirk was named HR Director of the
Year for her pioneering role within
International Beverage, where she
actively contributes to the company's
dynamic growth agenda and fosters
innovation to maximise the potential of
its workforce, always maintaining
integrity and compassion.
Furthermore, the HC team secured the
Health and Wellbeing Award of the Year
for their proactive 'Sustaining Our
People' program at International
Beverage. Judges acknowledged this
program as a significant advancement in
HR planning within the spirits industry,
emphasising the belief that each
individual is unique and that fostering
connections, understanding, and support
is crucial for cultivating a happy work
environment.
The HR NETWORK judging panel, comprised
of industry experts, commended the
International Beverage HC team for their
exceptional levels of innovation and
commitment. They recognised the team's
role in supporting the company's current
growth plans and driving a dynamic
change program across all business
teams.
Having been shortlisted for four awards,
Sam Kirk – who is based at the company’s
Airdrie headquarters – was thrilled by
the evening’s results. She commented:
"So much of what we do in the HR world
goes on behind the scenes, so it’s
wonderful to have the hard work and
dedication of our whole team recognised
amongst our peers in the HR industry.
Our business is in an exciting phase of
growth and transformation, and the
highest value is placed on our people
and ensuring we have the strategies in
place to bring out their very best. This
recognition from the wider business
community is very rewarding, and I want
to say a huge well done to our whole HC
team for everything we have achieved
together."
Serving as the spirits division of
ThaiBev, one of the world's leading
beverage producers, International
Beverage oversees the worldwide sales,
marketing, and distribution of quite a
distinguished collection of premium
brands. This portfolio includes
award-winning single malt Scotch
whiskies such as Old Pulteney, Balblair,
anCnoc, and Speyburn, the blended Scotch
Hankey Bannister, Cardrona spirits and
liqueurs, the pioneering super-premium
Scottish gin Caorunn, along with Phraya
Rum and Larsen Cognac.
You will find the International Beverage range of whiskies from
single malt Scotch whiskies Old
Pulteney, Balblair, anCnoc and Speyburn;
the blended Scotch Hankey Bannister available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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