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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Change to National Accounts On-Premise Leadership Team

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that Bill Edwards, Senior Vice President, National Accounts, On-Premise will be leaving the Company, effective January 1, 2023, to add value to a Southern Glazer’s supplier partner, leveraging his vast industry expertise and experience.

Mr. Edwards will support his team’s transition for future growth following the announcement of a long-planned National Accounts restructuring.

“Bill’s top-notch leadership has successfully positioned Southern Glazer’s as the distributor partner of choice in the on-premise channel,” said Chris Williams, Executive Vice President, National Accounts, Southern Glazer’s. “He is a true innovator in the beverage alcohol space and we’re thankful for the strong foundation he’s built for our National Accounts business.”

Mr. Edwards began his 18-year career with Southern Glazer’s in 2004 as Vice President, National Account Sales, On-Premise before stepping into his most recent Senior Vice President role in 2016. Prior to his tenure at Southern Glazer’s, Mr. Edwards served in progressive leadership roles at Darden Restaurants.

“Through his diverse skillset, extensive network, and expert guidance, Bill has left a lasting impact on our Southern Glazer’s FAMILY and the industry as a whole,” said Gene Sullivan, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Southern Glazer’s. “We are grateful to be able to continue collaborating with him in this next chapter and wish him the best in his new role.”

An announcement for Mr. Edwards’ replacement will be forthcoming. Mr. Edwards will work closely with his successor to ensure a seamless transition.

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. In 2022, Southern Glazer’s was listed as one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity. In 2021, Southern Glazer’s was selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, as well as named by Newsweek as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

Contacts

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC

Cindy Haas

Vice President, Public Relations

Office: (305) 625-4171, ext. 1166

Mobile: (786) 498-7640

Email: cynthia.haas@sgws.com

or

Sofia Estevez

Manager, Communications & CSR

Office: (305) 625-4171, ext. 1162

Mobile: (954) 870-1273

Email: sofia.estevez@sgws.com

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