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Man of the Year: Ray Chadwick of Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines |
| Ray Chadwick, president of Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E), has been a key figure in the wine business for over 30 years. Joining Seagram in 1974, Chadwick ascended to his current position in 2001, when Diageo acquired Seagram. He has overseen tremendous growth at DC&E, launching new brands from California, Australia (Archetype), New Zealand (New Harbor) and France (Bistro), growing its wine portfolio from three brands to 21, and focusing on premium wines. DC&E, strong California portfolio includes Beaulieu Vineyard, Sterling Vineyards, Acacia and Chalone. As an insightful strategist and superb administrator, he has met and mastered an enormous challenge: to bring together different corporate cultures, successfully merging Diageo, Seagram, and finally Chalone while providing a collaborative and winning environment. |
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