Bacardi-Martini's new recruits

Bacardi-Martini Australia has recruited three new ambassadors. Corina Retter will be spruiking Bombay Sapphire, Alex Godfrey representing Patrón Tequila and Kayla Grigoriou is on side for Grey Goose Vodka.

They join Bacardi Brand Ambassador, Loy Catada (pictured above with Corina Retter), Nate White as Angel’s Envy Whisky Guardian, and Joey Chisholm, recently been promoted to Patrón Tequlia Execution Manager. The team will continue to be led by On Premise Customer Marketing and Advocacy Manager, Finn Healey.

As the hospitality industry embarks into a ‘new normal’ post-COVID, the brand ambassadors will be focussed on driving category, brand and cocktail education as well as bringing to life exciting events designed to raise the bar of consumer experience.

The new team bring with them an amazing wealth of knowledge and industry experience across a diverse range of career paths; from operating world-renowned bars throughout Europe to small batch spirit production, distillation and advanced cocktail programming.

“We’re incredibly excited to announce the new brand ambassadors joining the team. It’s been a busy few months setting this up behind the scenes at Bacardi-Martini Australia and we look forward to welcoming them to the family,” says Finn Healey.

Bombay Sapphire Brand Ambassador: Corina Retter

Based in Melbourne, Ms Retter and has been working in the drinks industry for the past 17 years across a range of different venues including Bar Margaux, Capitano, and Gimlet at Cavendish House.

Patrón Brand Ambassador: Alex Godfrey

Mr Godfrey takes on the new role following his return home to Melbourne after working in the drinks industry across the UK for the past 13 years, including stints at renowned venues such as Callooh Calley and The Milk Thistle.

Grey Goose Brand Ambassador: Kayla Grigoriou

Originally from South Australia, Ms Grigoriou will commence her new role based in Sydney, bringing with her a vast knowledge of the drinks industry. She has a background in gin distilling and also has on premise experience across venues such as hotels, cocktails bars and premium restaurants, most recently as Bar Manager at Bar Torino in Adelaide.

Bacardi-Martini Australia, Marketing Director, Donna Mulholland said, “I’m thrilled to be expanding our advocacy team with such inspiring talent, this will further drive our priority to support bartenders with educational programs and amaze our consumers through immersive brand experiences. I can’t wait to see what our team achieves as we grow for the future."

Earlier this month, ambassadors Kayla Grigoriou and Joseph Chisholm were voted in Australian Bartender’s Top 100 Most Influential list.