Sean is a seasoned beverage industry veteran with tremendous operating experience across all angles of the spirits industry – wholesale and supplier side, startups and Global Leaders.
Most recently, Sean served as Chief Executive Officer of BHAKTA Spirits where he partnered with the founder of Whistle Pig to disrupt the luxury spirits sector. Prior to joining BHAKTA, Sean spent four years in multiple capacities at Sazerac, the third largest spirits company in the world (Diageo, Pernod Ricard) most notably as global General Manager of the company’s Bond & Royal (Craft and Luxury) division and as On-Premise Director for North America. Directly prior to Sazerac, Sean spent 7 years leading Fedway Associates’ (Top 10 USA Wine & Spirits Distributor/ Wholesaler) Craft Spirits Division, which he launched for the company in 2012. Sean graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Finance from the Mendoza College of Business.