STZ - Constellation Brands Announces New Leadership Appointments | Benzinga
VICTOR, N.Y., Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced a number of new leadership appointments designed to position the company for sustained and industry-leading performance over the long term.
"One of the hallmarks of our company's success over many years has been our relentless focus on continuing to find ways to position Constellation Brands for sustained and industry-leading performance," said Bill Newlands, Constellation Brands' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Continuing to invest in our talent to further strengthen leadership capabilities, broaden skill sets and perspective, and to enhance overall business acumen and strategic orientation is foundational to achieving our future ambitions."
The aforementioned new leadership appointments are as follows:
Beer Division
Mallika Monteiro has assumed expanded responsibility for beer marketing while continuing to lead the company's innovation, consumer insights, and digital functions as EVP, Chief Growth & Digital Officer and Managing Director, Beer Brands. Monteiro brings prior experience in beer and brand marketing and a deep understanding of consumer trends, preferences, and motivations to this role. Since joining Constellation in 2016, she has held a number of leadership roles with increasing responsibility, helping to accelerate Constellation's innovation capabilities and driving portfolio growth through consumer-focused insights.
Matt Lindsay has been appointed SVP, Chief Marketing Officer – Beer Division. In this new role, Lindsay is responsible for leading the company's beer marketing functions including Brand Marketing; Field, Lifestyle & Experiential Marketing; Trade Marketing; and Marketing Enablement. He joined Constellation in 2022 as SVP, Brand Marketing.
Greg Gallagher has been appointed SVP, Brand Marketing, assuming responsibility for all brand marketing efforts related to Constellation's beer portfolio. Formerly as VP, Brand Marketing – Modelo, Gallagher's contributions were integral in delivering award winning marketing strategies for the Modelo brand family, helping Modelo Especial secure its #1 selling position in dollar sales in U.S. tracked channels.
Rene Ramos has been appointed SVP, Brand Activation with responsibility for Field, Lifestyle & Experiential Marketing, as well as Trade Marketing. Ramos joined Constellation in 2013 and has played a key role in helping drive consumer connections through integrated and compelling brand experiences and sponsorships.
John Kester has been appointed SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer – Beer, responsible for leading the company's integrated end-to-end supply chain organization. Kester joined Constellation in 2014 and has played a key role in enhancing the company's sourcing, procurement, transportation and logistics functions. He brings 30 years of beer industry experience across all facets of supply chain operations, across multiple geographies.
Innovation, Consumer Insights & Digital
Andrew Zrike has been appointed SVP, Innovation & Consumer Insights for the company's beer and wine and spirits businesses. In this new role, Zrike leads a team responsible for developing ...