Interbrands appoints new Wines and Spirits travel-retail director

Interbrands USA LLC, a division of Interbrands wines & spirits has appointed Lars Münter, as travel-retail director for Wines and Spirits, responsible for the cruise industry. Based in Copenhagen, Münter has been involved in developing the cruise industry since 2014.

The appointment follows news of the pending departure of Interbrands USA vice-president sales and marketing Deborah Golden who joined the company in 2014.

The company said that Golden was leaving to pursue other interests and her own consulting business, Golden and Company.

Interbrands USA managing director/CEO Nick Thilén told the Seatrade Cruise News publication, that her knowledge of wine and spirits and relationships with key people have been instrumental in establishing Interbrands in the cruise business. He said: “Deborah has put Interbrands on the map and been a true ambassador for our brand.”