William A. Newlands

President & CEO at Constellation Brands

Bill Newlands is Constellation’s president and chief executive officer. Bill is responsible for providing strategic leadership and working with the board of directors to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. He leads the executive management committee and is a member of the board of directors.

Bill joined Constellation in 2015 as EVP, chief growth officer. In 2016, his role expanded to include leadership of the Wine + Spirits Division. In 2017 he became the company’s chief operating officer and in 2018 his role expanded to include president. Bill previously served as president, North America at Beam, Inc. Under his leadership, Beam became one of the fastest-growing companies in its category.

Previous appointments include president, Beam Spirits U.S. (2008-2010); president, Beam Wine Estates (2005-2007); president and CEO, Allied Domecq Wines USA (2002-2005); CEO and board director, wine.com (1999-2001); managing director, U.S. and global marketing officer, LVMH Chandon Estates (1996 – 1999).


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Constellation Brands

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At Constellation Brands, they produce and market high-end beer and premium wine and spirits brands. They are a visionary company on a mission to build brands that people love. Driven, smart, passionate and agile – they never content with the status quo and are uninterested in playing it safe. They thrive on innovation and new ideas and are at their best when pushing their boundaries. Based in Victor, N.Y., the company believes that industry leadership involves a commitment to brand building, their trade partners, the environment, their investors and to consumers around the world who choose their products when celebrating big moments or enjoying quiet ones. Founded in 1945, Constellation has grown to become a significant player in the beverage alcohol industry with more than 80 premium consumer brands in its portfolio, about 40 facilities and approximately 10,000 talented employees.


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