Constellation Brands announced that Sam Glaetzer has been appointed as the company?s new Executive Vice President and President, Wine & Spirits Division, effective March 11, 2024. Glaetzer succeeds Robert Hanson, who previously held the role. In addition to Glaetzer?s new responsibilities leading the company?s Wine & Spirits Division, he will also serve as a member of Constellation?s executive management committee.

Glaetzer brings nearly 30 years of wine and spirits industry experience to this role. He joined Constellation Brands in 2014 as managing director of the company?s New Zealand and Australian operations. Over the better part of the past decade, Glaetzer has served in a number of leadership capacities in areas such as general management, international commercial sales, supply chain operations, product quality, new product development, acquisition integrations, and divestitures.

Most recently, Glaetzer served in the role of Senior Vice President, Global Operations and International Sales at Constellation.