Moramarco Leaves Constellation

VICTOR, N.Y., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, ASX: CBR), announced today that Jon Moramarco, chief executive officer of Constellation International, will leave the company effective June 30, 2009. “Jon has been a highly valued member of the management team since 1999 and his strategic insight, knowledge and vast wine industry experience have helped us build a portfolio of brands that is unrivaled in the industry,” said Rob Sands, president and chief executive officer (CEO). “Jon’s significant contributions are very much appreciated and we thank him for his many years of service.”

With this change, the company also announced that Paul Hetterich will oversee the international business of Constellation Europe, Constellation Wines Australia and Constellation New Zealand as executive vice president, business development, corporate strategy and international. Reporting to Hetterich, will be Troy Christensen, who will assume responsibility for Constellation Wines Australia in addition to his current duties as president of Constellation Europe; and Joe Stanton, CEO of Constellation New Zealand. John Grant, president of Constellation Wines Australia, will report to Christensen. The reporting changes are effective immediately.

“As we continue to evaluate the organization and look to position the company for long-term success, refining and simplifying our international organization provides opportunities for increased synergies within the U.K. and Australian markets,” said Sands. “We anticipate significant benefits from a leaner and more flexible international organization as we continue toward our goal of improving efficiencies, profit, cash flow and return on invested capital as well as paying down debt.”

In addition to assuming the helm of the international business, Hetterich will continue to lead the company’s mergers, acquisitions and divestiture initiatives and strategic planning. He joined the Canandaigua Wine Company in 1986 and has held a number of positions in brand management, business development and corporate strategy. In 2003, he was named a company executive officer when he was promoted to executive vice president business development and corporate strategy.

Christensen joined Constellation Brands in 1997 holding a number of domestic and international roles including being named chief financial officer of Constellation Europe in 2006 and president of Constellation Europe in 2007. Stanton has served as CEO of Constellation New Zealand since 2004. Grant was appointed president of Constellation Wines Australia in 2007.

SOURCE Constellation Brands, Inc.