Bacardi USA Opens New Headquarters In South Florida
Published:04-February-2010
By Staff Reporter
Bacardi USA, the import, sales and marketing arm of Bacardi, has opened its new headquarters at an office building in Coral Gables, Florida. The wine and spirits producer said that it will be seeking certification from the US Green Building Council’s ‘Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’ (LEED) for the design of its environmental friendly interiors.
The company also said that the fifteen-story, Mediterranean-styled building is located at 2701 Le Jeune Road (corners of Le Jeune Road and Almeria Avenue) houses more than 300 employees of the Bacardi Americas region, including Bacardi USA, Bacardi Latin America and Bacardi Americas Travel Retail, in approximately 230,000sqft of Class A office space.
Bacardi USA claims that it has taken necessary steps to achieve a green workplace and ensure a healthier working environment in aspects such as: heat island reduction; protecting greenfields; alternative transportation; water efficiency; energy use; waste reduction; and indoor environmental quality. Bacardi is currently considering different options for its properties at its Biscayne Boulevard complex.
John Esposito, president and CEO of Bacardi USA, said: “South Florida has been our home for more than forty years, and it’s exciting to accomplish our goal of uniting all employees previously spread throughout seven different buildings under one roof.
“Working out of this new location will further strengthen our collaboration, communications, cross-functionality and teamwork to continue to market the most recognized and top-selling spirits in the US.”
