Soren Haig abruptly departed as CEO of William Grant & Sons in October after less than two years in the position.

A lawsuit reveals that Glenn Grant Gordon, chairman of William Grant & Sons, is deeply involved in day-to-day management, controlling hiring, wages, and job duties.

The board of William Grant & Sons cut bonuses for all employees except those in the U.S. after then-CEO Soren Haig opposed a company-wide elimination of bonuses.

The alcohol industry, particularly the spirits sector, is facing one of its most severe downturns in decades due to falling consumer demand.

James Casey, the former president of William Grant & Sons in the US, has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.

The family of Glenn Grant Gordon, chairman of William Grant & Sons, has an estimated net worth of approximately $7.8 billion.