People

The importer and marketer of wines and spirits has appointed beverage industry veteran Mike McGill as President, W.J.Deutsch Spirits Division.  McGill, who joins the company from Diageo where he was Senior Vice President/General Manager, Southwest, will be responsible for the sales and marketing of Deutsch’s Spirits Division, including full P&L... Read More

HEINEKEN USALESYA LYSYJ has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer.  Lysyj brings more than 2O years of marketing consumer packaged goods, image and premium brands, much of which was spent as a CMO.  In her new role, Lysyj will be responsible for developing long-term marketing strategies for... Read More

SURIYA PARKSUWAN is the new CEO of Remy Cointreau USA, replacing TOM JENSEN who left to pursue other interests.  Most recently Suriya held the position of Managing Director of Remy Cointreau South East Asia based in Singapore.  Suriya began his career at Rémy USA and held several positions in sales... Read More

CHRIS RIESBECK has been hired as the new National Brand Ambassador for Gordon & MacPhail.  He will be responsible for all sales functions, working with the Classic Wine Imports distributor network as well as independently to increase the awareness and distribution for the portfolio.  Riesbeck joins the Gordon & MacPhail... Read More

The importer and distributor of fine wine, spirits and sake from around the world has announced a series of senior management changes.  LEONARDO LOCASCIO, who founded Winebow 3O years ago, has assumed the title of Founder and Chairman.  In this role, LoCascio will remain active in the overall strategy of... Read More

Chef Jody Adams of Rialto Restaurant was inducted into the National Restaurant Association, Massachusetts Hospitality Hall of Fame at their 21st awards dinner in November.  The Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals who have exhibited extraordinary dedication to the hospitality industry in Massachusetts.  With this honor Jody joins... Read More

LARRY NEURINGER has been appointed Senior Director of Marketing/Heritage Spirits Brands.  In this newly-created position, Neuringer will focus on strategic development, consumer and trade advertising, and key initiatives for brands such as Frapin Cognac, Los Amantes Mezcal, Bauchant Liqueur, Boulard Calvados, Bottega Liqueurs, Alexander Grappa, and any upcoming portfolio additions. ... Read More

Eric M. Rabinoff has been named National Sales Manager for The Other Guys, a part of the Don Sebastiani Family of Companies.  Rabinoff joined Sebastiani Vineyards in 1987, first as a market manager, then working his way up to Regional Manager and Vice President.  In 2OO1 he joined Don and... Read More

Renato Reyes has been named as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the importer and marketer of 25 wines and spirits from around the world including Yellow Tail, Georges Duboeuf, and Luksusowa Vodka.  Reyes will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all strategic and tactical marketing and public... Read More

Sheila Stanziale has been appointed to the position of President, Diageo-Guinness USA.  In her new role, Stanziale will have full responsibility for the growth and development of the company’s beer business in the United States including the brands Guinness, Red Stripe, Smithwick’s, Harp, and Kilkenny, as well as the Smirnoff... Read More