Constellation Brands appoints Sam Glaetzer as President of Wine & Spirits Division 

US – Constellation Brands, the maker of Modello and Corona beer, has announced the appointment of Sam Glaetzer as its new Executive Vice President and President of the Wine & Spirits Division, effective March 11, 2024.  

He succeeds Robert Hanson and will also serve as a member of Constellation’s executive management committee. 

Bill Newlands, President and CEO at Constellation Brands, expressed confidence in Glaetzer’s capabilities, stating, “Sam is a well-rounded senior leader with a wealth of experience in wine and spirits and a successful track record of driving commercial and operational efficiency and effectiveness.  

Now that our strategic wine and spirits brand portfolio transformation is largely complete, Sam is uniquely equipped to lead our Wine & Spirits Division at this pivotal time as we look to deliver growth and improved profitability.” 

Glaetzer brings nearly three decades of experience in the wine and spirits industry, having joined Constellation Brands in 2014 as the managing director of the company’s New Zealand and Australian operations.  

His extensive leadership roles have covered areas such as general management, international commercial sales, supply chain operations, product quality, new product development, and acquisition integrations. 

In his most recent role as Senior Vice President, Global Operations, and International Sales at Constellation, he played a crucial role in the company’s operations and global sales strategies. 

Expressing his excitement about the new role, Glaetzer said, “I’m excited about the opportunity to lead our Wine & Spirits team as we look to more fully capitalize on our portfolio transformation and accelerate the overall performance of this business going forward.  

We have a solid strategy and foundation for growth in place, and one of the most talented teams in the industry.” 

This appointment comes as Constellation Brands continues its strategic initiatives, with a recent focus on strengthening its leadership team.  

The company also recently appointed Christopher J. Baldwin to Constellation’s board of directors and as a non-executive chair of the board.  

Mr. Baldwin brings to Constellation’s board extensive executive and board leadership experience, and deep knowledge of the consumer-packaged goods and food and beverage industries from his more than 20 years of service in multiple facets of business leadership including branding, marketing, and human capital development. 

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