John Beese

John Beese is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the beverage alcohol industry, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Accounts at Constellation Brands since February 2012. In this role, John leads a dedicated selling team for Kroger's wine and spirits business, focusing on national partnerships to drive sales towards the $2 billion annual target. Previously, John held significant positions at Pernod Ricard USA, directing national account teams and managing key clients such as Costco and Target. John's career began at Giant Eagle, Inc., where as Director of Beer, Wine, and Liquor, strategic alignment with brand goals led to successful sales outcomes. John holds an MBA from Colorado State University and a BS in English Language/Marketing from Eastern Michigan University, along with training from Dale Carnegie.