About

Bill Hackett is Constellation’s executive vice president and chairman, Beer Division reporting to Rob Sands, chief executive officer. Bill provides input and counsel to our executive management committee, Beer Division leadership team, and the team at Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits. He plays a critical advisory role in guiding the strategy and long-term vision for our beer business. Bill is a member of the executive management committee.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a Fortune 500® company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, Italy and Canada. Constellation is the No. 3 beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic imported brands such as Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra and Pacifico. The company’s beer portfolio also includes Ballast Point, one of the most awarded craft brewers in the U.S., and Funky Buddha Brewery. In addition, Constellation is the world leader in premium wine, selling great brands that people love, including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Mark West, Black Box, Ruffino and The Prisoner. The company’s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka, Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey. Bill joined the company in 1984 as national sales manager. He assumed additional responsibilities as the business and portfolio grew through the 1980s. In 1993, Bill was named president of Barton Beers, and has continued in this role since Barton became Crown Imports in 2007. Preceding his tenure at Constellation Brands, Bill began his career in the beer industry at Pabst Brewing Company as a field sales manager.

Education

St. Norbert College, Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, concentration in Finance + Management