Carl Bowdler has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kollaras Group’s Beverage & Tobacco division, Kollaras & Co, having previously held the title of the Group’s Chief Financial Officer since 2014.

In support of Bowdler’s appointment, the Executive team has expanded with the appointment of Peter Rostirolla as Chief Financial Officer, Michael Bynon as Executive GM Exclusive Brands, Tim Lewis as Executive GM Cruise and Duty Free, John Shervey as Executive GM Supply Chain, Greg Philipp as Executive GM Domestic Sales and Russell Hole as Executive GM Export.

John Kollaras, Managing Director of the Kollaras Group, is certain Bowdler’s appointment and the new team structure is a positive step forward for the family-run organisation.

“As a dynamic third generation family-run business, it was essential we looked at the structure of our business to support our aspirations and this starts with ensuring we had the right people, leadership and structure to deliver on our vision,” said Kollaras.

“It is a privilege to announce the appointment Carl Bowdler to the position of Chief Executive Officer last month, reporting to our Board of Directors. Carl has been fundamental in shaping the strategic direction of the business and implementing that change over the past three years. 

“The establishment of the office of CEO in our business is a big step for an organisation which has traditionally been managed directly by the Kollaras Family. It signals our future focus through an investment in an Executive Leadership Team, led by our CEO.” 

Carl brings to the role over 20 years experience in brand development, including 10 years as CFO of Hagemeyer Brands Australia.