Alex Hildebrandt
Alex Hildebrandt is the co-founder of SUYO Pisco, a Boston-based B Corp crafting premium Peruvian pisco. A Peruvian American, his passion for the spirit began during family trips to Peru. Launched in 2019 with Ian Leggett, SUYO celebrates artisanal pisco producers and cultural heritage.
Alex Hildebrandt's Bio
Alex Hildebrandt is the co-founder of SUYO Pisco, a B Corp™ certified company that produces single-origin Peruvian pisco and empowers artisanal producers. SUYO Pisco celebrates the unique flavors of lesser-known pisco makers, bringing the native Peruvian spirit to a global audience.
Hildebrandt, a Peruvian American, developed his curiosity for pisco during a family trip to Peru. Before founding SUYO, he built expertise in business development and financial strategy, skills he now applies to building the brand. He met co-founder Ian Leggett while working in the same office, and the two launched SUYO Pisco in 2019 as a passion project to source favorite piscos.
What began as a personal quest evolved into a disciplined, focus-first company. Hildebrandt has said that staying disciplined and saying no to premature expansion was a hard but important founder decision. SUYO's growth has been methodical, inspired by the playbooks of tequila and mezcal brands to build a sustainable category.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Hildebrandt leads SUYO's vision to elevate pisco while maintaining ethical standards. Under his leadership, SUYO became the first pisco brand to earn B Corporation certification, showing its dedication to social and environmental responsibility. The company continues to expand while true to its mission of supporting Peruvian artisans and preserving pisco traditions.
Career Timeline
2011 — Graduated from Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management
Completed undergraduate degree, building foundation in business and management.
2019 — Founded SUYO Pisco
Started the project with Ian Leggett to source and import single-origin Peruvian pisco, focusing on artisanal producers.
2020 — Launched SUYO Pisco brand
Officially launched the brand after COVID delays, beginning operations as a B Corp™ from day one.
2021 — Imported first pallet into the United States at SUYO Pisco
Brought the first physical inventory of SUYO Pisco to the U.S. market, marking the start of operational scale.
2022 — Began commercial sales to bars and restaurants at SUYO Pisco
Started selling SUYO Pisco commercially, with initial focus on New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
2025 — Earned B Corporation certification at SUYO Pisco
SUYO became the first pisco brand in the world to achieve Certified B Corporation status, recognizing social and environmental performance.
