Wirtz Beverage Group announces new leadership

Wirtz Beverage Group has made a number of changes to its executive team, appointing a new president, chief operating officer and chairman from within its founding family.

Daniel Wirtz has been appointed as president of the Wirtz Beverage Group

The family business, which distributes spirits, wine and beer across the US and Canada, announced that Daniel Wirtz will assume the role of president and Arthur “Art” Wirtz III will take on the role of chief operating officer.

In addition, W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, current chairman of parent company Wirtz Corporation, will also act as chairman of Wirtz Beverage Group.

The announcements were made at the opening of the company’s annual leadership conference.

Rocky Wirtz said: “This is a family-run business that has spanned four generations of active leadership.

“These changes represent the future leadership of this organisation and will serve to take our company to its next level of growth and innovation.”

Former executive vice president Daniel Wirtz has served in multiple roles for the company since 2007, and his new title will see him run the day-to-day operations of the Chicago-based company.

Art Wirtz is a third generation leader of the Wirtz family, and is stepping up from the role of executive vice president of supply chain.

As chief operating officer, he will oversee all corporate operations from beginning to end.

“This is an exciting time for the entire Wirtz Beverage Group family, as Art and I can learn from and continue working closely with Rocky,” Daniel Wirtz said. “We look forward to the opportunities that will allow us to continue to grow and achieve new heights.”