Desert Door Texas Sotol hires Rachael Vallejo Carneglia as director of marketing. She joins from the Austin Parks Foundation, where she was marketing director.
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Surville Enterprises, a subsidiary of Barton & Gustier France, is renamed BGPL USA a representation of the three wine houses the company imports and distributes: Barton & Guestier, Patriarche and Listel – the three parent companies of the French Castel Group. Carlos Varela was recently promoed to CEO.
In addition to the name change, BGPL USA has bolstered its U.S. team, adding three hires in key markets. Jessica Rutter, California Sales Manager, brings 11 years of experience to her role with a strong background in sales, marketing and business strategy for Champagne and Fine Wines. An experienced sales representative, Benjamin Aubry, Illinois & Canada Field Manager, brings 10 years of wine industry knowledge to his position. Lastly, Noemie Dauvissat was promoted from Pacific NW Field Sales Manager to National Marketing Manager for BGPL USA, and previously held a position as Brands and Marketing Manager for Finewines in Vietnam.