May 6thDiageo, the world's leading spirits, beer and wine company announced today the appointment of Lynn Walding as Executive Director Control States.
April 7thPalm Bay International announced the strategic appointment of Alain Barbet to the newly created position of President, Palm Bay International Spirits.
April 7thMarian Kopp has been appointed Managing Director / President of Niederkirchener Weinmacher eG, one of Germany's leading premium wine cooperatives.
February 22ndTracey Mason, a 19-year veteran of the wine and spirits industry, has formally accepted the position of VP of Marketing for Goelet Wine Estates (GWE) "Americas."
December 15thDiageo announced the appointment of Peter McDonough, currently President North America Innovation, to the role of President, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, effective January 1, 2010.
October 22ndBob Paulinski, the former director of wine for Sam's Club, joined Winn-Dixie as Category Director for Wine/Spirits/Beer. The Winn-Dixie territory covers five states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Included are the 515 grocery stores and 76 separate spirit/wine/beer outlets that belong to Winn-Dixie.