Constellation Brands Announces Election of Christopher J. Baldwin
as New Independent Board Chair
VICTOR, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a
leading beverage alcohol company, today announced the election of
Christopher J. Baldwin of CVC Advisors (U.S.) Inc., a leading
global private markets manager, to serve as a member of
Constellation’s board of directors, as well as his appointment as
non-executive chair of the company’s board, each effective March 1,
2024.
“We are excited to welcome Chris to Constellation’s board of
directors,” said José Manuel Madero, Constellation Brands board
member and interim board chair. “Both the company’s board and
executive team will benefit greatly from his leadership, general
management experience, and deep consumer packaged goods and retail
industry knowledge, as Constellation continues to position itself
for sustainable, industry-leading profitable growth and shareholder
returns within the evolving beverage alcohol category.”
Mr. Baldwin has served as a managing partner of CVC Advisors
(U.S.) Inc. since October 2020. Prior to that, he held various
board and executive management roles at BJ’s Wholesale Club
Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BJ) between September 2015 and June 2023,
including serving as the company’s executive chairman of the board
and chief executive officer during that time span. Mr. Baldwin
continues to serve as a member of BJ’s board of directors until his
term expires at its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders. While at
BJ’s, Mr. Baldwin also served as chairman of the National Retail
Federation board of directors from 2018-2020. In addition, Mr.
Baldwin held numerous senior executive roles at Hess Retail
Corporation, Kraft Foods Group, Inc., The Hershey Company, and The
Procter & Gamble Company.
Mr. Baldwin brings to Constellation’s board extensive executive
and board leadership experience, and deep knowledge of the consumer
packaged goods and food and beverage industries from his more than
20 years of service in multiple facets of business leadership
including branding, marketing, and human capital development.
“Under the direction of Bill Newlands and his executive team,
Constellation Brands has strengthened its position as a growth
leader among consumer packaged goods and beverage alcohol
companies,” said Baldwin. “I look forward to engaging with my
fellow Constellation board members, as well as Bill and his
executive team, to further build on the company’s strong foundation
and industry-leading momentum, setting the stage for sustainable
long-term success.”
In addition, Constellation’s board of directors has accepted the
voluntary resignation of Susan Somersille Johnson as a member of
the board, effective February 17, 2024. Ms. Johnson joined
Constellation’s board in July 2017 and served as a member of its
Human Resources Committee. Ms. Johnson’s resignation was not due to
any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its
operations, practices, or procedures.
“On behalf of my fellow Constellation Brands board members, I
want to thank Susan for her leadership and dedicated service to our
board and the company over the past six-and-a-half years,” said
Madero.
“Susan’s deep understanding of and passion for brand strategy,
marketing, and technology served as valuable assets to our team. We
wish her the very best in her future endeavors.”
These moves serve as a continuation of the company’s
comprehensive board refreshment and governance enhancement process
launched following its transition from a dual to a single class
share structure in November 2022.
ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international
producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in
the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build
brands that people love because we believe elevating human
connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard
work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver
more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This
dedication is what has driven us to become one of the
fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it
drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next.
Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer
brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship
Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo
Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits
brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery,
Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine
brands such as Kim Crawford and Meiomi.
As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of
operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded
into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards
of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and
communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol
consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond
driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly
Worth Reaching For.
To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us
on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release
contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than
statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The
word “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking
statements contain such identifying words. These statements may
relate to business strategy, future operations, prospects, plans,
and objectives of management and Constellation’s Board of
Directors, as well as information concerning expected actions of
third parties. All forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those set forth in, or implied by, such forward-looking
statements. No assurances can be given that any of the events
anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or
occur.
The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current
expectations and should not be construed in any manner as a
guarantee that such results will in fact occur. All forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date of this news release and
Constellation does not undertake any obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise.
In addition to risks and uncertainties associated with ordinary
business operations, the forward-looking statements contained in
this news release are subject to other risks and uncertainties,
including the accuracy of all projections and other factors and
uncertainties disclosed from time-to-time in Constellation Brands’
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28,
2023 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended November 30, 2023, which could cause actual future
performance to differ from current expectations.
MEDIA CONTACTS |
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS |
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amy.martin@cbrands.com
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joseph.suarez@cbrands.com
Snehal Shah 847-385-4940 / snehal.shah@cbrands.com
David Paccapaniccia 585-282-7227 /
david.paccapaniccia@cbrands.com |
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