COMPASS BOX APPOINTS NISHAT GUPTE AS CEO

New Leadership Poised to Accelerate Growth and Innovation at Compass Box

LONDON, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent announcement of Neil Everitt being appointed Chairman, innovative Scotch Whiskymaker, Compass Box is pleased to announce the appointment of Nishat Gupte as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Gupte succeeds Maurice Doyle to lead Compass Box's strategy, operations and market development.

"I'm thrilled to join Compass Box, with its category-defining approach to crafting the most unique Scotch whisky," says Gupte. "Partnering with Neil, whose track-record in the industry is extraordinary, gives us a remarkable platform to unleash the full potential of Compass Box's signature quality and creativity."

"Nishat's blend of financial and commercial acumen, as well as beverage industry experience, complements Compass Box's innovative DNA perfectly," says Everitt. "Together with the team, we aim to expand the brand's market presence, refine its commercial execution, and keep delivering top-tier whiskies that exceed expectations."

Gupte joins Compass Box following his nearly five-year tenure as founding CEO of Betty Buzz and Betty Booze, where he steered the company from ideation to a multi-million-dollar beverage portfolio that is sold across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Prior, Gupte was Head of European Luxury and Alcoholic Beverage Investment Banking at Credit Suisse where he led the sale of Aviation Gin to Diageo.

With Everitt and Gupte at the helm, Compass Box is stepping into a new era of agility and focused execution. Together, they are set to accelerate the company's growth, ensuring Compass Box remains dynamic, adaptable, and well-positioned for long-term success.

Everitt's decades of beverage leadership roles include founder and Executive Director of Brockmans Gin Ltd. and Chairman of Rye River Brewing Company, Ireland's leading craft brewer. Prior to Brockmans, Everitt held executive positions with Stock Spirits Group, Allied Domecq PLC, and British American Tobacco PLC.

Caelum Capital, a specialist beverage-focused investment firm, remains a key investor in Compass Box. Its investment reflects a shared vision: elevating a creatively driven whisky brand into a globally recognized name without compromising on quality or innovation.

ABOUT COMPASS BOX
Compass Box are Scotch whiskymakers. For over 20 years they have been relentlessly focused on reinventing Scotch whisky, with every new blend designed to make the world of whisky a more interesting place. They have collaborated with some of the world's most visionary bartenders and designers to push the boundaries and deliver something totally compelling, yet completely surprising.

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