The appointment is effective Feb. 1. Mehall succeeds Tom Cole, who will serve as a senior advisor to the Board of Directors.
Mehall served as RNDC’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 2017 and successfully strengthened the company’s financial position, significantly improved RNDC’s investment in technology and led the recent expansion into new markets. Before joining RNDC, Nick held a number of leadership roles at Diageo. As SVP of Finance for Diageo’s U.S. and Canada Spirits business, he was responsible for the financial delivery for Diageo’s largest global market, with an emphasis on furthering the company’s core strategic initiatives including resource allocation, pricing and investments in trade and brand marketing across the portfolio.
“I’m thrilled to be stepping into the CEO position at RNDC, where I have had the pleasure of being part of the management team for the past five years. Since 2017, we’ve experienced tremendous growth that has resulted in an expanded geographic footprint, larger market share and deeper supplier relationships. I look forward to working with Bob Hendrickson, our COO and the best commercial leader in the industry, our talented management team and the Board to deliver the strategic plan for RNDC, leveraging the solid foundation we’ve built. I see great potential for how we can strengthen our relationships with suppliers and other key partners, transform as an organization and lead our industry,” said Mehall.