This role is responsible to bridge strategy and execution and has end to end leadership for working with the brand leaders to design, develop and execute innovation in connection with the multifunctional team to ensure on time delivery of innovation (all aspects: idea, scope lock, design lock, artwork, master data set up, sales set up, ordering, production, shipment, in market, etc.) as well as the interim steps along the innovation process. This can encompass growth, maintenance, optimization and refresh projects across any Brand including new Brands for Sazerac and includes owning multi-year brand plans that drive volume, costs and profitability.