Alison Gavin

Alison Gavin currently serves as Chief People Officer at Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, a position held since August 2025. Previously, Gavin was Managing Director, Talent Partner, and Head of People at Distill Ventures from 2024 to 2025, where responsibilities included designing and managing talent strategies for portfolio company growth. Prior roles include VP of Global Talent Management and Organizational Development at Suntory Global Spirits (2021-2024), and VP of Human Resources for North America at Pernod Ricard (2018-2021). Alison also held key positions at MUFG, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch, focusing on talent management and diversity initiatives. Academic credentials include a BS in Applied Mathematics from Lehigh University and an MEd in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University.