On this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, host Bert Miller engages with Scott Northcutt, Senior Vice President of HR at Bacardi, for an in-depth look at how the spirits giant maintains its family-driven excellence after more than 160 years. Drawing from his 15+ years of experience, Scott discusses how Bacardi navigates industry headwinds while preserving its commitment to quality and innovation. From developing next-generation leaders through Harvard Business School partnerships to implementing radical candor in a family-oriented culture, Scott reveals the strategies that keep Bacardi at the forefront of the premium spirits industry.

On this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, host Bert Miller dives deep with Joe Fortune, CEO of Jägermeister, to explore how the iconic fifth-generation, family-owned brand has preserved its heritage while embracing innovation. From recalibrating its U.S. strategy and leveraging data-driven decisions to fostering a family-like culture and recruiting top-tier talent, Joe shares the secrets behind Jägermeister’s sustained success and evolution.

Sean Parkhurst defied the traditional CPG corporate path. His experience spans finance, lobbying, hospitality, and consulting—an uncommon blend that fuels his dynamic, innovative leadership at REDCON1.

Discover how A1RWATER – Americas is transforming access to clean drinking water with innovative air-to-water technology. Learn about sustainable solutions that address global water scarcity and provide eco-friendly alternatives to bottled water.

Bert Miller welcomes Raul Leal, the CEO of SH Hotels and Resorts, back on the show. The evolution of the hotel and resort industry over the past 15 to 20 years has shifted from traditional hotels to lifestyle-focused properties.

In a world grappling with depleting water resources, one company is poised to revolutionize the way we think about sourcing this precious commodity. The AirWater Company, led by CEO Alex Guy, stands as a beacon of innovation, introducing a groundbreaking technology that extracts high-quality drinking water from thin air.

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller, Craig Huse, the CEO of the Huse Culinary Group, Bert uncovers how Huse Culinary grew a legacy brand steadily with diverse product sets while achieving record retention. Craig Huse leads a restaurant group with four concepts and multiple locations generating over $70 million in revenue. He also oversees the St Elmo Foods Group, which includes famous products like Saint Elmo shrimp cocktail sauce and seasonings. Craig recently launched RTD St. Elmo Co and has plans to establish a distillery.

Host Bert Miller welcomes Stacie Ruen, an operational excellence master Black Belt at General Motors. Stacie is responsible for designing and implementing programs that strengthen the company’s culture and align with its strategic goals. The conversation begins with a brief introduction of Stacie and their previous encounter in New York, highlighting her passion and impact at General Motors.

Bert Miller welcomes Lisa Chang, the Global Chief People Officer of the Coca-Cola Beverage Company. They discuss the company’s recent recognition with the 2023 Hunt Scanlon Culture of Excellence Award and how they’ve focused on maintaining their culture during challenging times. Lisa highlights the importance of leadership commitment to culture as a guiding light for organizations, especially during crises.

John spent 23 years with Kraft Foods in a progression of leadership roles within Logistics, Customer Service and Supply Chain Operations in both the US and Canada before joining Mark Anthony as Vice President of Logistics and Demand Management in January of 2012.