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Family Coppola Hires More Marketers

Francis Ford Coppola hired Jennifer Leitman as VP-Marketing.  She has worked with Scripps Networks Interactive on highly regarded brands including HGTV and DIY Network. “I’m always learning new things and developing ideas out of what I like to call our ‘Crazy Idea Department,” says Francis Coppola. “Hiring someone outside of the wine industry may seem like a risk, but I think it lends a complementary perspective to my thoughts, and can be beneficial to make these ideas come to life.”

Kathleen Murphy will serve as Director of Innovation and will be responsible for bringing awareness to new product launches as well as the successful Sofia and Votre Santé brands. Prior to joining Coppola, she let the innovation pipeline of new products at Constellation Brands.  Gabriela Becker joins as Director of Marketing.  She managed the overall marketing and restructuring of three Jackson Family Wines’ Central Coast brands and led consumer and channel marketing initiatives for E & J Gallo Winery.

Rebecca Gilbert joins as Senior Brand Manager responsible for the Virginia Dare Winery portfolio as well as the Director’s and Director’s Cut tiers.