Kevin Rhyno has been named chief executive officer of both Burrows, Lightbourn Ltd and Discovery Wines.

Mr Rhyno, who previously served as chief operating and sales officer, steps into the top executive role “bringing more than 12 years of proven leadership, commercial growth and market innovation in the Bermuda drinks industry”, the companies said in a statement.

David Gibbons, the companies’ chairman, said: “I would like to congratulate Kevin on his appointment as CEO during these exciting yet challenging times in the beverage industry.”

As CEO, Mr Rhyno will oversee all strategic, wholesale and retail operations. His focus will be on diversifying the company’s portfolio, strengthening customer and supplier partnerships, and pursuing new business opportunities to meet the evolving tastes of Bermuda’s hospitality sector and retail consumers, the companies added.

Before joining Burrows, Lightbourn in 2014, Mr Rhyno spent more than two decades in the hospitality sector across multiple markets in Canada and, later, Bermuda.