HR Execs on the Move

Smirnoff

www.smirnoff.com

 
The Smirnoff brand was founded in 1864 by Piotr Arseneevich (P.A.) Smirnov and before long, he became one of the most famous vodka makers in Russia. In 1886, he even received the Tsar`s special designation as a Purveyor of the Imperial Court, which is a fancy way of saying Official Vodka-Maker of Tsar Type People. This was based both on the fact that his vodkas were delicious and that Tsars tend to like to make things official. When the Bolsheviks took over, the distilleries were shut down and P.A.`s son Vladimir was chased out of town with pitchforks and also dinner ...
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $50-100 Million

Executives

Name Title Contact Details

Similar Companies

David Milligan Selections

A well known wine expert, David Milligan has 40 years experience in the wine business in Europe and the United States. He trained with leading English companies and was wine buyer for its largest brewery group, where he created the No 1 selling table wine brand. His over 30 years experience in the US, based in New Orleans, Miami and New York, where he served as President of Seagram, Chateau & Estate Wines Co, have given him an in depth knowledge of the imported wine business in the United States. He is the author of the "All Color Book of Wine", numerous magazine and newspaper articles and has appeared on many television shows. He is a member of several international wine and food societies, is Regent Emeritus of the Commanderie de Bordeaux in New York and a Grand Officer of the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. He started his own company in 1995 to represent top Producers of French wine in the United States.

Palm Bay International

Palm Bay International, a dynamic family-owned company, offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive portfolios of imported wines and spirits, including over 50 producers from four continents. Among Palm Bay’s most valued assets is its remarkable network of long-term partnerships with the foremost wholesale companies in all 50 states, as well as Mexico and the Caribbean. With the crucial collaboration of these partners, Palm Bay’s portfolio is able to meet the needs of every level of the industry, from independent restaurants and retail stores, to chain accounts, supermarkets, hotels, airlines, cruise ships, duty-free accounts and U.S. military bases. This impressive roster of brands, accounts and relationships positions Palm Bay as a major source of fine wines and spirits and an industry leader in the U.S. marketplace.

Great Bay Distributors

It is the mission of the Great Bay team to provide a level of service by which all others will be judged, and to constantly strive to exceed that level. We must always project a positive attitude and will incorporate integrity, pride, commitment and quality in everything we do. Our foremost responsibility is to assure the continuous growth and prosperity of Great Bay, and to foster and maintain a happy, healthy home life.

Hill Street Beverage Company

Founded in 2008, Hill Street Beverage Co. is the world`s only company exclusively focused on alcohol free beer, wines and cocktails. The company offers a wide range of products including MADD Virgin Drinks, Best Buddies Bubbles, and Designated Draft beer. The company`s award-winning products have won the Retail Council of Canada`s Grand Prix, and numerous medals and accolades, including two Gold Medals, one Silver and one Bronze at the U.S. Open Beer Championships. Hill Street Beverage Co. and MADD Virgin Drinks, Best Buddies Bubbles, and Designated Draft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Hill Street Beverage Co. in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.

WineDirect

WineDirect is the leader in winery direct sales. Headquartered in the Napa Valley, we offer a broad range of commerce, marketing, and logistics solutions including the Vin65 ecommerce and point-of-sale platform, bi-coastal fulfillment services, and marketing tools to help wineries grow their businesses profitably. By combining these important components into a unified technology offering, WineDirect provides the consumer insight and flexibility necessary to help wineries succeed with direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales.