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Southern Glazer’s names further executive roles
Southern Wine & Spirits of America and Glazer’s have detailed further executive appointments ahead of the firms’ merger at the end of the second quarter of 2016.
Southern Wine & Spirits of America will merge with Glazer’s Inc at the end of the second quarter of 2016
Southern Wine & Spirits of America and Glazer’s revealed plans to combine companies earlier this year, before also announcing intentions to form a new distribution unit for Bacardi, called Transatlantic Spirits.
“Our announcement today is another example of the positive momentum we have in building a world class organisation with industry-leading talent,” commented Wayne Chaplin, president and chief executive officer of Southern.
“We continue to make great progress in our integration planning for Southern Glazer’s and we look forward to a successful close of our transaction planned for later in the second quarter.”
Reporting to Brad Vassar, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Southern, will be Ray Lombard, executive vice president, supplier management and business development; Gerald Rivero, Jr., executive vice president, managing director, Coastal-Pacific wine & spirits division; Rudy Ruiz, executive vice president, emerging spirits brands; Steve Taylor, executive vice president, managing director, Constellation portfolio; Shawn Thurman, executive vice president, national accounts; John Traciner, executive vice president, managing director, American-Liberty spirits & wine division; and Tony Truzzolino, executive vice president, managing director, Beam Suntory portfolio.
“Southern Glazer’s will have a world-class team leading its commercial operation from day one of the new company,” said Vassar. “Each of these leaders will bring a tremendous amount of industry expertise, knowledge and commitment to drive continuous growth and value for our suppliers.
“The collective experience of these leaders is unparalleled in the industry – and together our team will deliver exceptional service and support to our trading partners, as well as leadership to each of our team members.”