February 23rd, 2023, Napa Valley, Calif– C. Mondavi & Family, one of the country’s most iconic wine names, is pleased to announce that Mike Spiegel has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Spiegel brings a wealth of financial expertise and experience to his role at C. Mondavi & Family.
“We are thrilled to promote Mike within the C. Mondavi & Family team after almost two years,” said co-proprietors Marc Mondavi and Peter Mondavi Jr. “His financial expertise and leadership will continue to be invaluable as we grow and innovate. We are confident that Mike’s strategic vision and operational experience will help us achieve our long-term goals of remaining a multi-generational family-owned company.”
As CFO, Spiegel will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial strategy, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. He will work closely with the family and executive leadership team to support the winery’s growth and expansion plans. Previously, he served as controller, where he was instrumental during the implementation of the company’s portfolio diversification strategy. C. Mondavi & Family’s entire portfolio will fall under Spiegel’s financial control, including Charles Krug, Napa Valley’s culture hub and California’s first tasting room, CK Mondavi and Family, Flat Top Hills, French Blue, West + Wilder, and Valdo Prosecco,
“Mike has been an integral part of our team for almost two years, and his extensive experience in finance and accounting, coupled with his strategic thinking, has been instrumental in driving our growth and profitability” states CEO David S. Brown. “We are confident that he will continue to be an indispensable asset to our company as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of the wine industry.”
“I am excited to move into this imperative leadership role with C. Mondavi & Family and to continue to help the company achieve its financial objectives,” comments Spiegel. “I look forward to working with the talented team at C. Mondavi & Family and contributing to the company’s continued success.”
Spiegel has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting, with a focus on the wine industry, real estate, investments, and public accounting. Prior to joining C. Mondavi & Family, Spiegel worked with Moss Adams CPA, Fremont Group and DuMOL Winery.
About C. Mondavi & Family
C. Mondavi & Family is a St. Helena-based wine company founded in 1943 by Cesare and Rosa Mondavi. Owned and operated by co-proprietors, Marc Mondavi and Peter Mondavi Jr., along with their children, the C. Mondavi & Family portfolio includes Charles Krug Winery, CK Mondavi and Family, Flat Top Hills, French Blue, Valdo, and West + Wilder. With the third, fourth, and fifth generations at the helm, the family holds 857 acres of Napa Valley land and additional vineyards in Yolo County. For more information, visit www.cmondavifamily.com.
