John Walker

John Walker is a seasoned finance and marketing professional with extensive experience in the beverage and consumer goods industries. Currently serving as the Director of Commercial Finance and Pricing at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits since June 2023, Walker previously held the role of Director of Commercial Finance for Wine at Republic National Distributing Company, where responsibilities included developing financial models and standardizing reporting across state Finance teams. Walker's earlier positions include Director of Trade Management and National Accounts at Diamond Foods, Sales Marketing Management Consultant, and Director of Customer Marketing at f'real foods, showcasing expertise in sales strategy, trade promotions, and customer marketing across diverse sectors. Educationally, Walker holds an MBA in Marketing Management from UTSA and a Bachelor's in Business Administration - Accounting from California State University-San Bernardino.