Pernod Ricard Appointments

Pernod Ricard USA has announced that Dan Grunbeck, a senior-level executive with extensive distributor management and brand building experience has been named vice president sales of Pernod Ricard USA Wines.
 
Grunbeck is an 18-year industry veteran who joins Pernod Ricard from the U.S. division of William Grant & Sons, where he was senior vice president of sales/national sales manager and director of sales and marketing, Fine Wine Division. Among Grunbeck's other previous roles was his tenure as senior vice president, national sales manager, Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Co.
 
Grunbeck will report to Stephen Brauer, general manager, Wines & Champagnes.
 
Grunbeck's appointment is the latest in a series of moves signaling Pernod Ricard's increased emphasis on its wine business. Earlier this year, the company hired Lauren Simkin, a wine marketing authority as vice president, trade marketing, and Bob Trimble, a wine expert with training experience across the industry's three tiers, as director of education, Wines & Champagnes. Last month, the company promoted wine industry veteran Jeanne Eliades to vice president, marketing, Still Wines.

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