Newell Brands has announced the appointment of the former president and CEO of Constellation Brands Bill Newlands as a member of the board of directors, effective on 1 January 2027.
Newlands brings years of experience to the role across consumer brand strategy, portfolio management, and capital allocation.
He served as president and CEO of Constellation Brands, a major alcohol manufacturer, from 2019 to April 2026.
Newlands first joined Constellation Brands in 2015 as EVP and chief growth officer before being promoted to several leadership positions and ultimately becoming CEO.
Bridget Ryan Berman, chairperson of the board of Newell Brands said: “Bill’s experience leading and scaling iconic consumer brands, combined with his public company governance background, makes him a tremendous addition to our board.
“His perspective on driving sustained growth and allocating capital with discipline will be valuable as we pursue long-term shareholder value creation.”
Additionally, he worked as president of North America at Beam and held leadership roles across at Allied Domecq Wines USA and LVMH Chandon Estates.
Newlands currently serves as the non-executive chairman of the board of directors of Hormel Foods and as a director of Keurig Dr Pepper.
Newlands added: “Newell Brands has an exceptional portfolio of brands that consumers trust and a strong foundation to build on.
“I look forward to bringing my experience and working with my fellow directors and the leadership team to extend the company’s competitive advantages and execute consistently against its strategy.”
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