Black Hops have names Nick Boots, former general manager of Kegstar and Stone & Wood, as their new CEO.
He joins the Gold Coast-based operation after they exited a period of voluntary administration under new owners: a consortium that includes a number of existing investors.
Further details of the appointment are in the media release below.
Announcement: Black Hops Appoints New CEO
Black Hops have announced Nick Boots as their new CEO, marking a huge step forward for the iconic Gold Coast brand.
Luke McCormack, General Manager of Transition and a co-owner of the newly formed Black Hops Craft Pty Ltd expressed excitement at the appointment of Boots.
“One of our highest priorities in taking ownership of Black Hops was searching for an experienced leader to guide the business forward. Clearly Nick has a track record of results in the industry, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”
“From day one of the business transition the passion and talent within the Black Hops team was clear. Our commitment was to find our team a leader to take us forward and we believe we’ve delivered this for the business in the earliest of days. We could not be happier with this appointment.”
Boots, an industry veteran who has most recently held General Manager roles at Kegstar (Brambles Ltd) and Stone & Wood (Fermentum Group) sees a bright future for the Gold Coast brewer now its future has been secured.
“The reputation Black Hops has for its beers is outstanding and I’m thrilled to be on board.”
“Everyone within the industry knows Black Hops beers sit amongst the very best in the market and I am energised by the significant future opportunities for Black Hops beers, brand, brewery, team and the future of the business.”
“The beer market continues to evolve, providing new challenges and exciting new opportunities to brewers who are listening to their consumers, partnering with their trade customers, have a clearly defined strategy and are leveraging the full talent of their team.”
“At Stone & Wood I was part of a team that achieved great success for all its stakeholders, providing learnings that will be relevant for Black Hops and can be applied in a uniquely ‘Black Hops way’ that is respectful of history while being progressive and future focused.
