Constellation Brands Announces Industry Veteran Paula Erickson as Incoming Chief Human Resources Officer
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) has announced leadership changes in its Human Resources department. Paula Erickson will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer effective April 21, 2025, replacing current CHRO Kris Carey, who will depart in May 2025.
Erickson, a beverage alcohol industry veteran, will oversee HR business partnership, global talent initiatives, HR operations, and global total rewards programs. She previously served as CHRO at Beam Suntory Inc., where she managed talent strategy through major transformations including Suntory Holdings' acquisition, COVID pandemic response, and corporate headquarters relocation.
Carey, who served nearly 12 years with Constellation, will remain in an advisory capacity briefly to ensure a smooth leadership transition. CEO Bill Newlands expressed confidence in Erickson's leadership, citing her proven track record in evolving organizational talent strategies and operating models.
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) ha annunciato cambiamenti nella leadership del suo dipartimento Risorse Umane. Paula Erickson entrerà a far parte dell'azienda come Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Chief Human Resources Officer a partire dal 21 aprile 2025, sostituendo l'attuale CHRO Kris Carey, che lascerà l'incarico a maggio 2025.
Erickson, veterana del settore delle bevande alcoliche, sarà responsabile della partnership HR aziendale, delle iniziative globali sul talento, delle operazioni HR e dei programmi globali di ricompense totali. In precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di CHRO presso Beam Suntory Inc., dove ha gestito la strategia del talento durante importanti trasformazioni, tra cui l'acquisizione da parte di Suntory Holdings, la risposta alla pandemia di COVID e il trasferimento della sede centrale aziendale.
Carey, che ha lavorato quasi 12 anni con Constellation, rimarrà per un breve periodo in veste di consulente per garantire una transizione di leadership fluida. Il CEO Bill Newlands ha espresso fiducia nella leadership di Erickson, citando la sua comprovata esperienza nell'evoluzione delle strategie di talento organizzativo e dei modelli operativi.
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) ha anunciado cambios en el liderazgo de su departamento de Recursos Humanos. Paula Erickson se unirá como Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Directora de Recursos Humanos a partir del 21 de abril de 2025, reemplazando a la actual CHRO Kris Carey, quien dejará el cargo en mayo de 2025.
Erickson, veterana en la industria de bebidas alcohólicas, supervisará la asociación empresarial de RRHH, iniciativas globales de talento, operaciones de RRHH y programas globales de recompensas totales. Anteriormente se desempeñó como CHRO en Beam Suntory Inc., donde gestionó la estrategia de talento durante transformaciones importantes, incluyendo la adquisición por parte de Suntory Holdings, la respuesta a la pandemia de COVID y la reubicación de la sede corporativa.
Carey, quien trabajó casi 12 años con Constellation, permanecerá brevemente en un rol asesor para asegurar una transición de liderazgo sin contratiempos. El CEO Bill Newlands expresó confianza en el liderazgo de Erickson, destacando su historial comprobado en la evolución de estrategias de talento organizacional y modelos operativos.
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ)가 인사 부서의 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. Paula Erickson이 2025년 4월 21일부터 부사장 겸 최고인사책임자(CHRO)로 합류하며, 2025년 5월 퇴임 예정인 현 CHRO Kris Carey를 대신합니다.
주류 업계 베테랑인 Erickson은 HR 비즈니스 파트너십, 글로벌 인재 이니셔티브, HR 운영 및 글로벌 총보상 프로그램을 총괄할 예정입니다. 이전에는 Beam Suntory Inc.에서 CHRO로 근무하며 Suntory Holdings 인수, 코로나19 팬데믹 대응, 본사 이전 등 주요 변혁 기간 동안 인재 전략을 관리했습니다.
약 12년간 Constellation에서 근무한 Carey는 원활한 리더십 이양을 위해 잠시 자문 역할을 맡을 예정입니다. CEO Bill Newlands는 조직 인재 전략과 운영 모델 발전에서 검증된 Erickson의 리더십에 대한 신뢰를 표명했습니다.
Constellation Brands (NYSE : STZ) a annoncé des changements dans la direction de son département des Ressources Humaines. Paula Erickson rejoindra l'entreprise en tant que Vice-Présidente Exécutive et Directrice des Ressources Humaines à compter du 21 avril 2025, remplaçant l'actuelle CHRO Kris Carey, qui quittera ses fonctions en mai 2025.
Erickson, vétérane de l'industrie des boissons alcoolisées, supervisera le partenariat RH, les initiatives globales en matière de talents, les opérations RH ainsi que les programmes mondiaux de récompenses totales. Elle a précédemment occupé le poste de CHRO chez Beam Suntory Inc., où elle a géré la stratégie des talents lors de grandes transformations, notamment l’acquisition par Suntory Holdings, la réponse à la pandémie de COVID et le déménagement du siège social.
Carey, qui a travaillé près de 12 ans chez Constellation, restera brièvement en tant que conseillère pour assurer une transition de leadership fluide. Le PDG Bill Newlands a exprimé sa confiance dans le leadership d’Erickson, soulignant son parcours éprouvé dans l’évolution des stratégies de talents organisationnels et des modèles opérationnels.
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) hat Änderungen in der Führung seiner Personalabteilung bekannt gegeben. Paula Erickson wird ab dem 21. April 2025 als Executive Vice President und Chief Human Resources Officer eintreten und die derzeitige CHRO Kris Carey ersetzen, die im Mai 2025 ausscheiden wird.
Erickson, eine erfahrene Fachkraft in der alkoholischen Getränkeindustrie, wird die HR-Geschäftspartnerschaften, globale Talentinitiativen, HR-Operationen und globale Gesamtvergütungsprogramme leiten. Zuvor war sie CHRO bei Beam Suntory Inc., wo sie die Talentstrategie während bedeutender Veränderungen wie der Übernahme durch Suntory Holdings, der COVID-Pandemie-Reaktion und der Verlegung des Firmensitzes verantwortete.
Carey, die fast 12 Jahre bei Constellation tätig war, wird kurzzeitig beratend tätig bleiben, um einen reibungslosen Führungswechsel zu gewährleisten. CEO Bill Newlands äußerte sein Vertrauen in Ericksons Führungskompetenz und hob ihre nachgewiesene Erfolgsbilanz bei der Weiterentwicklung von Organisations-Talentstrategien und Betriebsmodellen hervor.
- Smooth leadership transition planned with overlap period between incoming and outgoing CHROs
- Hiring of experienced beverage industry executive with proven track record in managing organizational transformations
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Kris Carey to step down from her current role as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer and will depart the company in May 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that Paula Erickson will join the company and assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective April 21, 2025.
Erickson will join the company’s Executive Management Committee and have oversight responsibility for all aspects of Constellation’s HR business partnership, global talent initiatives, HR operations, and global total rewards programs. The company and Kris Carey, Constellation’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, have mutually agreed that Carey will step down from her role and depart the company in May 2025. Carey will serve in an advisory capacity for a brief period of time and will work closely with Erickson to ensure a smooth leadership transition and continuity of Constellation’s people strategy.
“We sincerely thank Kris for the significant contributions to our business and culture she has made in her nearly 12 years with the company, and we wish her the very best in her new endeavors,” said Bill Newlands, Constellation’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “At the same time, we’re excited to welcome Paula to our Constellation Brands team. Paula is a beverage alcohol industry veteran with a proven track record of helping organizations evolve their talent strategies and operating models in line with long-term business objectives. I look forward to the continued success of our Human Resources function under Paula’s leadership.”
Erickson most recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Beam Suntory Inc. (now called Suntory Global Spirits), where she helped architect and drive the company’s talent strategy through a series of significant transformational events. This included integration efforts as part of Suntory Holdings’ acquisition of Beam in 2014, helping the company navigate the people-related complexities during the COVID pandemic, and the relocation of the company’s global corporate headquarters from Chicago to New York City, to name a few.
“I’ve long admired Constellation’s willingness to adapt to changing market conditions, its commitment to ongoing investments in its people and business capabilities, and the company’s ability to drive consistent, industry-leading growth,” said Erickson. “I look forward to joining this talented team and working with colleagues across the business to continue building on the company’s growth story for many years to come.”
ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next.
Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford.
As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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In addition to risks and uncertainties associated with ordinary business operations, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including the accuracy of all projections, and other factors and uncertainties disclosed from time-to-time in Constellation Brands’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2024, which could cause actual future performance to differ from current expectations.
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