John Trainer

John Trainer is an experienced professional in the wine and spirits industry with a career spanning several leadership roles. Currently serving as Managing Director at Paradise Spirits Inc since March 2023, John has also held positions such as Strategic Advisor at Craft & Art Wine and Spirits and Good Boy Vodka Inc. prior to this. From 2014 to 2022, John was EVP and Managing Director at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, and from 2006 to 2014, held multiple leadership roles at Pernod Ricard USA, including VP and General Manager. Earlier experience includes serving as Market Director for Diageo in the Metro New York area. John Trainer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Sports Marketing from the University of Hartford.