Kate McManus

Kate McManus has extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry, spanning over three decades. Their most recent position is as a Board Member at Oakville Winegrowers, which they started in 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Marketing at Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards from April 2022. Kate held similar roles as the Vice President of Marketing at Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners from 2019 to 2022, and at Delicato Family Wines from 2016 to 2019. Kate also has a background in marketing leadership positions at Constellation Brands, where they served as the Vice President of Marketing, Innovation from 2013 to 2015, the Vice President of Global Imports & Innovation from 2010 to 2013, the Group Marketing Director, Imports & Premium Wine Portfolio from 2008 to 2010, and the Ruffino Estate Director from 2006 to 2008. Kate started their career at Allied Domecq Wines as a Senior Marketing Manager from 2004 to 2005, and later worked as a Brand Manager at Kobrand Corporation from 1998 to 2004. Kate began their marketing career at Eastwest Marketing Group as an Account Director, Consumer Package Goods from 1996 to 1998. Kate started their professional journey at Remy Cointreau USA as an Assistant Brand Manager from 1994 to 1996. Throughout their career, Kate has demonstrated their expertise in marketing, particularly in the wine industry.

Kate McManus has a diverse education history. In 1987, they attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing/Communications in 1991. In 1995, they enrolled in the Stern School of Business at New York University and obtained their MBA Certificate in 1997. Finally, in 2013, Kate pursued further education in organizational leadership at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where they completed an Executive Development Certificate.