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William A. Newlands

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at CONSTELLATION BRANDS
Board
Since March 2019
Age
65 years
Tenure
Joined STZ in January 2015 and advanced through roles including Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and President before becoming CEO in March 2019.

Also at CONSTELLATION BRANDS

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Garth Hankinson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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James O. Bourdeau
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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K. Kristann Carey
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

About

William A. Newlands, aged 65, has established himself as a prominent leader within the beverage alcohol industry, demonstrating a strong reputation for operational excellence and strategic vision despite the absence of publicly available details on his educational background.

He began his journey at Constellation Brands in January 2015, where he quickly ascended through several key roles including Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and President, showcasing his ability to drive innovation and growth.

In March 2019, he assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, where his leadership is instrumental in guiding long-term strategies and fostering industry advancements. Prior to his tenure at Constellation Brands, his extensive career also included significant roles at Beam Inc., further cementing his status as an experienced executive with a deep understanding of market trends and international business.

$STZ Performance Under William A. Newlands

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Constellation Brands (STZ) Chief Operating Officer January 2017 to February 2019 N/A
Constellation Brands (STZ) Executive Vice President January 2015 to February 2018 N/A
Constellation Brands (STZ) President, Wine & Spirits Division January 2016 to January 2017 N/A
Constellation Brands (STZ) Chief Growth Officer January 2015 to January 2016 N/A
Beam Inc. Senior Vice President and President, North America October 2011 to August 2014 N/A
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Senior Vice President and President, North America December 2010 to October 2011 N/A
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Senior Vice President and President, USA February 2008 to December 2010 N/A

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) Lead Director on the Board Present

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1,350,000 N/AN/A
Company Contributions under 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan$19,800 N/AN/A
Company Contributions under Nonqualified Savings Plan (NQSP)$30,600 N/AN/A

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024