 | E-Malt.com News article: USA: Jon Moramarco Appointed CEO of Constellation Europe
Constellation Brands, Inc. announced on January 10 the appointment of Jon Moramarco, to president and chief executive officer for Constellation Europe. Constellation also announced that its fine wine business, Icon Estates, will now report to Constellation Wines U.S.
Icon Estates will remain an independent fine wine company headquartered in St. Helena, Calif., and will retain direct responsibility for its sales, marketing and production.
"We believe the change in the U.S. will enable us to enhance our wine business while retaining the independence and rich heritage of our fine wine company, Icon Estates," said Rob Sands, Constellation Brands president and chief operating officer. "With the addition of Icon Estates, our Constellation Wines U.S. companies have an unparalleled wine portfolio, distribution scale, channel marketing expertise and consumer insights. With results-oriented leadership, Constellation Wines U.S. companies are positioned to continue maximizing the wine growth potential of their respective brands." Click here for more details.
Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading international producer and marketer of beverage alcohol brands with a broad portfolio across the wine, spirits and imported beer categories. Well-known brands in Constellation's portfolio include: Almaden, Arbor Mist, Vendange, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Hardys, Nobilo, Alice White, Ruffino, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Blackstone, Ravenswood, Estancia, Franciscan Oakville Estate, Simi, Robert Mondavi Winery brands and Opus One, Stowells, Blackthorn, Black Velvet, Mr. Boston, Fleischmann's, Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy, Chi-Chi's, 99 Schnapps, Ridgemont Reserve 1792, Effen Vodka, Corona Extra, Corona Light, Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, St. Pauli Girl and Tsingtao. For additional information about Constellation Brands, as well as its product portfolio, visit the company's Web site at http://www.cbrands.com.
13 January, 2006
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