Rissa L.

Rissa L. is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in commercial strategy and business development. Currently serving as Vice President of Commercial Strategy at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits since April 2017, Rissa leads key strategy initiatives for the $25 billion organization and manages high-profile projects. In addition to this role, Rissa holds the position of Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Florida International University and serves as a Courtesy Visiting Professor at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. Rissa's previous experience includes leading strategy and operations at Compass, driving business development at Johnson Controls/Tyco International, and strategic planning at American Express. Rissa's foundational skills in finance and management were developed through a General Management Development Program at Eaton Corporation and a strong educational background that includes an MBA from Harvard Business School.