Lark Distilling Co. has appointed Stuart Gregor as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Gregor (above left), who co-founded Four Pillars Gin in 2013 and is a current Non-Executive Director of Lark, will replace Satya (Sash) Sharma (above right), who has been appointed Managing Director for Campari Group’s Asia Pacific region, effective early 2026.
Sharma will take over the leadership of the region from Matthijs Kramer, who will be transitioning into a new role within Campari, while Jacopo Borsa will retain his responsibilities as MD for Campari Australia.
Gregor brings more than 25 years experience across premium drinks marketing, brand building and international expansion. He co-founded communications and brand agency Liquid Ideas, is a past President of the Australian Distillers Association and grew Four Pillars Gin into a globally celebrated brand before its acquisition by Lion in 2023.
Lark Chairman Domenic Panaccio said: “Stuart combines deep category knowledge, proven entrepreneurial credentials, and global perspective with an unrivalled passion for Australian spirits. His leadership will accelerate Lark’s ambition to be recognised as a leader in new world whisky, while continuing to build on the exceptional legacy created under Sash’s stewardship.”
Gregor said: “The opportunity to lead Lark is rare and exciting in the Australian distilling landscape and is the only one that would have attracted me back into the industry following the successful sale of Four Pillars to Lion.
“I’m genuinely excited about the future of Lark. Sash and the team have built a solid foundation, and now is the perfect time to leverage our position, grow the business and spread the Lark story across the globe.
“We have Australia’s most iconic legacy in Bill and Lyn Lark, and one of the country’s finest and most creative distillers in Chris Thomson crafting some of the world’s best whiskies. In addition, with the unique access to rare Seppeltsfield casks, our Tasmanian peat marsh and the whisky making super climate that Tasmania offers, we have everything we need to take this brand to new heights. I’m excited to lead Lark and the team for what will be an incredible period ahead.”
Sharma said: “It has been a privilege to lead Lark and to work with such a talented and passionate team over the past three years. I am grateful for the opportunity both professionally and personally. I am proud of what we have achieved and deeply grateful that together, we have strengthened the business, expanded our reach, and reinforced Lark’s position as Australia’s Number 1 Luxury Single Malt.
“I leave knowing the Company is in excellent hands. Stu and I already have a close working relationship, and I am committed to ensuring I support him in this transition. I am excited to see Lark accelerate under Stu’s leadership with the foundations now well and truly set for what is going to be an incredible next chapter.”
Gregor’s transition to CEO of Lark Distilling will be effective 1 January 2026.