By Greg Hazley
Eric Kraus, who led corporate communications and public affairs at Tyco healthcare spinoff, Covidien, is moving to Bermuda-based liquor giant Bacardi Limited in the new role of chief communications and corporate affairs officer.
Kraus |
The appointment of 51-year-old Kraus, who has been based in Mansfield, Mass. with Covidien, is slated for Jan. 28, pending approval by Bermuda immigration.]
He takes a senior VP role heading corporate comms., eternal affairs, PA and corporate responsibility globally for the company, which was founded in Cuba in 1862 and counts Grey Goose, Dewar’s and Bombay Saffire among its brands alongside the flagship Bacardi rum.
Bacardi, which marked its 150th anniversary in 2012, is privately held.
Kraus will report to president and CEO Ed Shirley.
Kraus exits Covidien after six years. He was VP of external relations and led public affairs for Gillette, before and after its acquisition by Procter in Gamble in 2005.
Earlier PR posts included Miller Brewing and Scitex America after starting out in journalism at the Boston Herald.
Zeno Group handles Bacardi. |