(Reuters) -Italian spirits group Campari has nominated Simon Hunt as chief executive to replace Matteo Fantacchiotti, who resigned in September after only five months in the role.

Hunt, who is an Australian and British citizen, has spent 14 years at spirits producer William Grant & Sons and has over 30 years of experience in the premium and luxury spirits industry, Campari said.

He will succeed the company's interim co-CEOs - Chief Financial and Operating Officer Paolo Marchesini and Chief Legal and M&A Officer Fabio Di Fede - the company said in a note.

"His proven and extensive industry experience and leadership in building and scaling premium and luxury brands on a global scale will be instrumental as he leads Campari Group through its next phase of growth," Campari Chairman Luca Garavoglia said.

Campari will vote on Hunt's appointment on January 15 during an ad hoc shareholder meeting.

(Reporting by Alberto Chiumento; editing by David Goodman and Jason Neely)

By Alberto Chiumento