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Jennifer L. Locke

CEO, Board Member at Crimson Wine Group
Board
Since December 2, 2019
Age
51 years
Tenure
Started as Chief Executive Officer on December 2, 2019 and later joined the Board of Directors on October 30, 2024 at CWGL.

Also at Crimson Wine Group

ADH
Adam D. Howell
CFO
NMQ
Nicolas M.E. Quillé
Chief Winemaking and Operations Officer

About

Jennifer L. Locke is a seasoned executive and a native of the Pacific Northwest with over 20 years of experience in the wine and hospitality industry. She began her career in fine-dining establishments in Seattle as a wine buyer and training manager, establishing a strong foundation in the sector.

Throughout her career, she has held key leadership positions at prominent organizations including Treasury Wine Estates, Willakenzie Estate, and Chalone Wine Group, where she honed her skills in luxury and direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale, and regional management.

At CWGL, her strategic insights and inspirational leadership have been instrumental in driving operational success and fostering innovation. Her appointment as CEO in December 2019 followed by her addition to the Board of Directors in October 2024 reflects her ability to deliver measurable results and lead high-performing teams in a competitive market.

$CWGL Performance Under Jennifer L. Locke

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Treasury Wine Estates Senior Vice President of U.S. Luxury and Direct-to-Consumer Sales, Americas N/A Pre-CWGL role
Willakenzie Estate Director of National Wholesale, Export and Direct-to-Consumer Sales N/A Pre-CWGL role
Chalone Wine Group Pacific Senior Regional Sales Manager N/A Pre-CWGL role
Fine-Dining Restaurants in Seattle Wine Buyer and Training Manager N/A Early career role

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$396,280 AnnualFixed annual salary for 2023
All Other Compensation$25,211 AnnualIncludes 401(k) contributions, car allowances, and health club reimbursements

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Bonus

Metric [Unit]Detail
EligibilityUp to 50% of base salary
Base Salary for Calculation$396,280
Actual Bonus Paid$186,123
Performance Metrics & ThresholdsBased on the Company’s and Ms. Locke’s performance; specific thresholds, targets, vesting schedules, and evaluation details are not disclosed

No detailed quantitative performance targets, vesting schedules, or additional performance metrics are provided for 2023.