Edwards brings more than two decades of industry and general management experience
April 23, 2026 (Rochester, NY) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today the appointment of Jack Edwards as Senior Vice President, Chief Sales Officer of its Beer Division, effective May 18, 2026. Edwards will oversee the national field sales organization responsible for Constellation’s iconic beer portfolio that’s led by Modelo Especial, the #1 beer brand in the U.S. by dollar sales.1
About Jack Edwards
- Brings more than 25 years of proven leadership in the beverage alcohol and broader consumer packaged goods sectors.
- Previously served at Diageo North America for 20 years, including a tenure overseeing sales for Diageo Beer Company, during which he led a high-performing sales team and fostered strong, collaborative relationships across the three-tier system.
- Brings a broad background in portfolio management, finance, and marketing, having previously served as President of Prestige Beverage Group and illycaffè, a high-end global coffee company.
Message from Jack Edwards
“I fell in love with the beer industry a long time ago and am excited to return to it through such iconic beer brands,” said incoming Chief Sales Officer, Jack Edwards. “I’ve marveled at the incredible trajectory of this portfolio over the last several years, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to make an imprint going forward.”
Message from Constellation’s Beer Division President
“Jack is a strong leader with a track record of delivering results, and his appointment marks an important step forward for our organization,” said Jim Sabia, President of Constellation’s Beer Division and Executive Vice President. “I am fully confident in Jack’s ability to lead our Beer Division’s Sales Organization and position Constellation for success as we continue building brands people love and expanding our leadership position in the marketplace.”
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ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next.
Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico, and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey.
As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The word “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements may relate to business strategy, future operations, prospects, plans, and objectives of management, including the expected timing and impact of Edwards’ appointment and the company’s ability to continue building iconic brands people love and expanding its leadership position in the marketplace, as well as information concerning expected actions of third parties.
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