Category Archives: Personnel Changes

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Posted on September 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Champagne Bollinger hires Charles-Armand de Belenet, as its new General Manager, following several leadership positions with Pernod Richard.  He joins from Pernod Ricard where he was international marketing director of Martell, Mumm and Perrier Jouët.

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Posted on August 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kentucky Distillers’ Association hires Bryan Alvey as Senior Director of Governmental and External Affairs. He joins from the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, where he has been Director of Local Affairs and Policy Development since 2001. National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 17, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, Ala., hired Lara Sailer Long as its VP-Director of Brand Strategy.  She joins from Pebble Beach Food & Wine, where she was executive wine director.

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Posted on August 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Hennessy names Renaud Fillioux de Gironde as the eighth generation Master Blender. Renaud apprenticed under his uncle, seventh generation Master Blender Yann Fillioux. The passing of the Master Blender title and responsibilities continues a lineage that has remained unbroken for … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 2, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Cambria Winery, Santa Maria, Calif., named Jill DelaRiva Russell winemaker, succeeding Denise Shurtleff, who has been promoted to winery general manager.  The winery is known for its site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the renowned Katherine’s and Julia’s Vineyards, which … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Jen Berman joins Michael David Winery as General Manager of its Geyserville facility.  She   has 13 years of experience from her work as General Manager and Assistant Winemaker at Stryker Sonoma Winery, and as a lab technician at Sonoma Wine … Continue reading →

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