Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) introduced the retirement of Tony Truzzolino, Government Vice President & Managing Director for the Suntory World Spirits portfolio, efficient March 31, 2026.
Truzzolino will retire after a exceptional profession within the beverage alcohol business and 13 years with Southern Glazer’s. He joined the corporate in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Gross sales for what was then the corporate’s Beam portfolio. Previous to that, he served because the Vice President and Basic Gross sales Supervisor for the Beam World Spirits & Wine enterprise. Earlier than becoming a member of Beam, Truzzolino labored at Paterno Wine Importers and Gallo Wine Distributors of New York, in keeping with the corporate.
“Tony’s distinctive management, dedication, and keenness have constantly delivered exceptional outcomes and impressed his crew to attain their greatest,” mentioned Gene Sullivan, Chief Gross sales & Advertising and marketing Officer for Southern Glazer’s, in a information launch. “We’re deeply grateful for the lasting impression Tony has made and need him all one of the best as he embarks on his subsequent chapter.”
In retirement, Truzzolino plans to spend extra time along with his household and having fun with time on the golf course and pickleball court docket.
Succeeding Truzzolino shall be David (Dave) Turo, most lately the U.S. Chief Business Officer for Suntory World Spirits, who will assume the place on January 5, 2026, in keeping with the corporate. With greater than 20 years at Suntory World Spirits, Turo brings in depth expertise, a longtime historical past of driving outcomes and a robust understanding of Southern Glazer’s that positions him to steer with innovation and collaboration throughout the corporate.
As a part of this transition, Greg Rabinovich, Government Vice President of Gross sales Execution for the Suntory World Spirits portfolio, will report back to Turo. Turo will work intently with Truzzolino, Rabinovich and the Southern Glazer’s crew to make sure a seamless transition, in keeping with the corporate.
“We’re happy to welcome Dave to our Southern Glazer’s household,” mentioned Sullivan within the launch. “Dave brings a wealth of data and a contemporary perspective that may strengthen our crew and proceed driving development for the Suntory World Spirits portfolio. We’re assured that his contributions shall be profitable for our enterprise, and we look ahead to all he’ll obtain with us.”
