Constellation Brands Appoints New Chief Supply Chain Officer for Beer Division
Constellation Brands, the maker of Corona and Modelo beers, has appointed Alex Alvarez as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer for its beer division. Alvarez will assume his new role on September 14, succeeding John Kester who is set to retire in November after a decade with the company. Alvarez brings over three decades of experience in operations and supply chain management across multiple sectors including alcoholic beverages and consumer packaged goods. He previously served as chief supply chain officer at Suntory Global Spirits for three years and held leadership roles at Brown-Forman, General Mills, and Procter & Gamble. Jim Sabia, EVP and president of the beer division, praised Alvarez's track record in managing global operations and transforming business results. Kester is credited with building a centralized procurement function and an integrated supply chain during his tenure.
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