Kirk Shoemaker is an experienced professional in the finance and credit sectors, currently serving as Director - US GBS at Suntory Global Spirits since March 2021. Previously, Kirk held various leadership roles at Beam Suntory, including Director of Strategy and Productivity and Director of Global Credit & Collections, where responsibilities included managing key strategic initiatives and overseeing a substantial accounts receivable portfolio. Before joining Beam Suntory, Kirk served as Director of Global Credit at Ingram Micro and gained early experience as a Financial Analyst at Raytheon and in underwriting roles at KeyBank and Bank One. Kirk holds an MBA in International Marketing from Esade and a B.S. in Finance from Miami University.