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Constellation Brands,
Inc., a leading international producer and marketer of
beverage alcohol, has announced that Keith Wilson, 56, has been promoted to the
newly created position of chief administrative officer, effective July 26, 2007.
Wilson, who is currently
Constellation's executive vice president and chief human resources officer,
will be overseeing the company's global information technology, human
resources and supply chain activities, in addition to having responsibility
for the corporate communications and community relations group.
Keith Wilson joined Constellation Brands in January 2002 as senior vice
president, human resources. In September 2002 he was elected
chief human resources officer and in April 2003 he was named
executive vice president. Wilson manages the strategic human
resource initiatives across the company, providing leadership
for domestic and international programs in support of
Constellation’s more than 7,500 employees. Prior to joining
Constellation, Wilson served as senior vice president, Xerox
Engineering Systems’ worldwide human resources and customer
administration for North America and Europe from 1999 to 2001.
He also held senior human resources positions with Prudential’s
Banking, Real Estate and Relocation businesses from 1990 to
1999. Prior to Prudential, he held various human resources
positions with Frito-Lay and Mobil Chemical Company. Wilson
holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and a
master's in industrial relations from West Virginia University
About Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading international producer and
marketer of beverage alcohol in the wine, spirits and imported beer
categories, with significant market presence in the U.S., Canada, U.K.,
Australia and New Zealand. Based in Fairport, N.Y., the company has more than
250 brands in its portfolio, sales in approximately 150 countries and operates
approximately 60 wineries, distilleries and distribution facilities. It is
the largest wine producer in the world; the largest wine company in the U.S.
based upon sales dollar value, the largest wine company in the U.K., Australia
and Canada; the second largest wine company in New Zealand; the largest beer
importer and marketer in the U.S. through its Crown Imports joint venture with
Mexico's Grupo Modelo; and the third largest spirits company in the U.S.
Constellation Brands is an S&P 500 Index and Fortune 500(R) company. Major
brands in the company's portfolio include Corona Extra, Black Velvet Canadian
Whisky, the SVEDKA vodka line, Robert Mondavi wines, Ravenswood, Blackstone,
Hardys, Banrock Station, Nobilo, Kim Crawford, Inniskillin, Jackson-Triggs and
Arbor Mist.
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