Constellation Brands Appoints Robert Hanson As New President of Its Wine & Spirits Business
April 26 2019 - 8:30AM
Constellation Brands Appoints Robert Hanson As New President of Its
Wine & Spirits Business
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading
beverage alcohol company, today announced it has appointed
Robert Hanson as the company’s new Executive Vice President
and President, Wine & Spirits. Hanson previously served as a
member of Constellation’s Board of Directors from February 27,
2013 to April 24, 2019. Constellation’s Board accepted
Hanson’s resignation from the Board prior to his acceptance of this
new role with the company. Hanson will officially assume this new
role on June 3, 2019.
“Robert’s strategic orientation, brand-building abilities in
high-end segments, understanding of global operations, and
leadership capabilities have been a huge benefit to our Board of
Directors over the past six years,” said Bill Newlands,
President and Chief Executive Officer. “He will bring valuable
perspective to our Wine & Spirits team that will help enhance
our efforts to build strong brands consumers love, while delivering
industry-leading growth and shareholder value in the years
ahead.”
Hanson brings extensive consumer product goods and senior
management experience to this role, having served as Chief
Executive Officer at John Hardy Global Limited, a leading global
luxury jewelry brand, where he will continue to serve as the
company’s Board Chair. During his tenure at John Hardy, Hanson
played an instrumental role in evolving the company’s strategy by
strengthening its presence in the U.S. market, developing a line of
distinctive artisan-crafted luxury products that resonate with
today’s high-end jewelry customers, and launching differentiated
marketing campaigns and influencer programs that helped extend the
brand’s reach and foster meaningful connections with new customers.
Prior to joining John Hardy, Hanson also served as Chief Executive
Officer at American Eagle Outfitters and Global Brand President at
Levi Strauss & Co.
“I have developed a deep admiration and respect for
Constellation Brands, its talented team members, and the
company’s iconic beverage alcohol portfolio over the years,” said
Hanson. “In particular, Constellation’s Wine & Spirits strategy
and portfolio of brands is highly aligned with evolving consumer
trends and has tremendous potential and a very bright future ahead.
I look forward to working with Bill Newlands and the rest of
the team to capitalize on the opportunity that lies ahead and help
drive the next phase of growth at Constellation.”
About Constellation BrandsConstellation Brands
(NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a Fortune 500® company, is a leading
international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with
operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, Italy and Canada.
Constellation is the No. 3 beer company in the U.S. with
high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as the Corona and Modelo
brand families and Pacifico. Its high-quality, wine and spirits
brands include the Robert Mondavi and The Prisoner Wine Company
brand families, Kim Crawford, Ruffino, Meiomi and SVEDKA Vodka. The
company’s portfolio also includes a collection of highly-rated,
wine brands such as SIMI and Mount Veeder Winery wine brands, High
West Whiskey and Casa Noble Tequila, as well as new wine
innovations such as Cooper & Thief and Spoken Barrel.
Based in Victor, N.Y., the company believes that industry
leadership involves a commitment to brand building, our trade
partners, the environment, our investors and to consumers around
the world who choose our products when celebrating big moments or
enjoying quiet ones. Since its founding in 1945, Constellation’s
ability to see, meet and stay ahead of shifting consumer
preferences and trends across total beverage alcohol has fueled our
success and made us the No. 1 growth contributor in beverage
alcohol in the U.S.
To learn more, follow us on Twitter @cbrands and visit
www.cbrands.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS |
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS |
Mike McGrew |
773-251-4934 |
michael.mcgrew@cbrands.com |
Patty Yahn-Urlaub |
585-678-7483 |
patty.yahn-urlaub@cbrands.com |
Amy Martin |
585-678-7141 |
amy.martin@cbrands.com |
Bob Czudak |
585-678-7170 |
bob.czudak@cbrands.com |
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Tom Conaway |
585-678-7503 |
thomas.conaway@cbrands.com |
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