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Campari Group, sixth largest player in the premium spirits industry, hires Jesus Susunaga Acosta as the new Maestro Tequilero for Casa San Nicolas, effective immediately. The new Master Distiller will oversee the entire Casa San Nicolás product line, contributing in the maintenance of the highest quality standards of the present award-winning Mexican spirits, such as Espolón and Cabo Wabo, as well as future innovations in the Arandas plant in Jalisco, Mexico.  In over-the-counter U.S. trading, Campari closed at 14.75, up 18 cents.