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Hess Family Wine Estates, a family-owned, fifth-generation company, named Timothy Persson will assume the role of Chairman.  He is succeeded by John Grant as President and CEO.  Grant had been chief operating officer.  

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Sagamore Spirit names Jennifer Knott to lead sales efforts and account management in Chicago.   She’s a certified sommelier, served as a spirits judge for Tastings.com, worked with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to help spearhead bar and restaurant openings, and was … Continue reading

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Baron Philippe de Rothschild names Véronique Hombroekx managing director of the Branded Wines division.  She has spent her career in food retailing, specializing in brand development for consumer products.

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promoted Greg Rabinovich to Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Company’s business for the Atlantic Division, replacing Steve Taylor. The Atlantic Division is Southern Glazer’s dedicated selling division for Constellation Brands. He has been … Continue reading

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Geyser Peak Winery hires Randy Meyer as winemaker.  He joins from Draxton wine. Round Pond Estate promoted Scott Reed to National Sales Manager.  He had been Eastern Division Sales Manager.

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Ninkasi Brewing Co. hires Marty Compton as its new national sales director. She joins from Bell’s Brewery, Inc., where she led

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