Jay Wright (Bcom)

Jay Wright (BCom) was promoted in December 2009 to President of Constellation Wines North America (CWNA), a division of Constellation Brands, Inc., the world’s leading wine company. Its portfolio includes such recognized brands as Robert Mondavi wines, Ravenswood, Franciscan, Kim Crawford, Blackstone, Clos du bois, Simi, Estancia, Inniskillin, Black Box wines, SVEDKA Vodka, and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky. CWNA encompasses Constellation Wines U.S. (CWUS) and Vincor Canada. Last March, Jay relocated to CWNA’s headquarters in Rochester, NY. His previous positions at Constellation include EVP and Chief Commercial Officer of CWUS,as well as President and CEO of Vincor Canada. Prior to joining the company, Jay held various management and marketing roles at Borden Foods, Molson Breweries, Nabisco Brands and Procter & Gamble. He is currently a Director on the Boards of the Canadian Vintner’s Association and Opus One Wineries and was profiled in the Winter 2008 issue of Inquiry.