Constellation NZ - Our People

Constellation New Zealand has a world-class team of viticulturists and contract growers who have many years experience in growing premium varietal grapes in the various and diverse growing regions in New Zealand.

The requirements of our brands and our commitment to quality and a comprehensive portfolio offering demand that the viticulture team source and produce the best possible fruit for our winemakers to work with. They are challenged with keeping abreast of technical advancements and to seek out the growing sites optimally matched to the right grape varieties.

Our winemaking team has an enviable record of successes having individually and collectively made their mark with their wines in New Zealand and International wine competitions and year after year delivers outstanding value for money premium wines.
Our philosophy is to deliver fruit forward expressive wines in a crisp and fresh style, producing wines that over deliver in consumer value. We have a commitment to being a leader in Sustainable Viticulture in New Zealand.

Alistair McIntosh - Winery Operations Manager

Alistair is responsible for the efficient operation of the group’s wineries and various bottling operations. He has 19 years experience at a senior level within the NZ wine industry and has worked for CNZ since 2003.

Brett Fullerton - COrner 50 Winemaker / Winery Manager

Brett's first love of wine goes back to the mid 1980's, whilst doing school holiday stints each vintage at Matua Valley Wines, one of New Zealand's reputable wineries, based in West Auckland. After working full vintages here and in California, Brett has been with CNZ for 17 years including the leave he took to complete the Graduate Diploma in Oenology, at the University of Adelaide.

Dave Edmonds - Drylands Winemaker / Winery Manager

A Lincoln University graduate, David headed north after his studies to put it all into practice at Esk Valley Estate, based in Hawke's Bay in 1996. After experiencing a Northern Hemisphere vintage in Southern California, he returned to one of Hawke's Bay leading wineries, CJ Pask to assist with the production of their award-winning red wines and chardonnay. He joined CNZ in 2002, after making excellent wine for the prestigious Sileni Estate in Hawkes Bay with further overseas experience in Germany.

Matt Large - Kim Crawford Winemaker / Winery Manager

Born and bred in Blenheim, Matt joined the KCW team nearly five years ago and now has hands on responsibility for all aspects of winemaking at the winery in Riverlands, Blenheim. He has intimate involvement from vine to winery in every aspect of winemaking, including being the first to try out every new winery toy and the right to drive the forklift when and where he wishes.

He has over-seen ferments, blends and barrel racking. Matt obtained a Bachelor of Science at Victoria University in Wellington and went on to travel and experiment with wines around the world – Europe, USA, South Africa and Australia.

Gus Struthers - North Island Viticulture Manager

Gus has 15 plus years horticulture experience in the Hawke's Bay region and has worked for CNZ since 2001. Gus manages 350 hectare of corporate vineyards and coordinates the North Island grower grape intake for the Corner 50 Winery.

Peter - Rogge - SOUTH Island Viticulture Manager

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia. After completing a degree in Viticulture through Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, he continued on with the Wine Science Degree. He moved to New Zealand in 2003 to Hawke's Bay and has been with CNZ for 5 years. Peter has gained experience in Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Marlborough, as well as internationally in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia and Central Valley of California.

Peter has a passion for fine wine and enjoys holidays with his wife to wine regions around the world.

Ollie Davidson - NATIONAL Viticulture Manager

With 21 years experience in the Marlborough viticulture industry, Ollie has management responsibility for greater than 1100 hectare of Marlborough corporate controlled vineyard, Ollie has been with CNZ for 6 years.

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	Constellation New Zealand has a world-class team of viticulturists and contract growers who have many years experience in growing premium varietal grapes in the various and diverse growing regions in New Zealand. The requirements of our brands and our commitment to quality and a comprehensive portfolio offering demand that the viticulture team source and produce the best possible fruit for our winemakers to work with. They are challenged with keeping abreast of technical advancements and to seek out the growing sites optimally matched to the right grape varieties. Our winemaking team has an enviable record of successes having individually and collectively made their mark with their wines in New Zealand and International wine competitions and year after year delivers outstanding value for money premium wines. Our philosophy is to deliver fruit forward expressive wines in a crisp and fresh style, producing wines that over deliver in consumer value. We have a commitment to being a leader in Sustainable Viticulture in New Zealand. Alistair McIntosh - Winery Operations Manager Alistair is responsible for the efficient operation of the group’s wineries and various bottling operations. He has 19 years experience at a senior level within the NZ wine industry and has worked for CNZ since 2003. Brett Fullerton - COrner 50 Winemaker / Winery Manager Brett's first love of wine goes back to the mid 1980's, whilst doing school holiday stints each vintage at Matua Valley Wines, one of New Zealand's reputable wineries, based in West Auckland. After working full vintages here and in California, Brett has been with CNZ for 17 years including the leave he took to complete the Graduate Diploma in Oenology, at the University of Adelaide. Dave Edmonds - Drylands Winemaker / Winery Manager A Lincoln University graduate, David headed north after his studies to put it all into practice at Esk Valley Estate, based in Hawke's Bay in 1996. After experiencing a Northern Hemisphere vintage in Southern California, he returned to one of Hawke's Bay leading wineries, CJ Pask to assist with the production of their award-winning red wines and chardonnay. He joined CNZ in 2002, after making excellent wine for the prestigious Sileni Estate in Hawkes Bay with further overseas experience in Germany. Matt Large - Kim Crawford Winemaker / Winery Manager Born and bred in Blenheim, Matt joined the KCW team nearly five years ago and now has hands on responsibility for all aspects of winemaking at the winery in Riverlands, Blenheim. He has intimate involvement from vine to winery in every aspect of winemaking, including being the first to try out every new winery toy and the right to drive the forklift when and where he wishes. He has over-seen ferments, blends and barrel racking. Matt obtained a Bachelor of Science at Victoria University in Wellington and went on to travel and experiment with wines around the world – Europe, USA, South Africa and Australia. Gus Struthers - North Island Viticulture Manager Gus has 15 plus years horticulture experience in the Hawke's Bay region and has worked for CNZ since 2001. Gus manages 350 hectare of corporate vineyards and coordinates the North Island grower grape intake for the Corner 50 Winery. Peter - Rogge - SOUTH Island Viticulture Manager Born and raised in Sydney, Australia. After completing a degree in Viticulture through Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, he continued on with the Wine Science Degree. He moved to New Zealand in 2003 to Hawke's Bay and has been with CNZ for 5 years. Peter has gained experience in Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Marlborough, as well as internationally in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia and Central Valley of California. Peter has a passion for fine wine and enjoys holidays with his wife to wine regions around the world. Ollie Davidson - NATIONAL Viticulture Manager With 21 years experience in the Marlborough viticulture industry, Ollie has management responsibility for greater than 1100 hectare of Marlborough corporate controlled vineyard, Ollie has been with CNZ for 6 years. Back to the top
	Joe Stanton Chief Executive Officer Joe became CEO of the company in 2005, formerly having been Chief Financial Officer since 1998. He has been closely involved in the growth and development of Constellation New Zealand and has worked in the New Zealand liquor industry for the last 24 years. Philip kingston SVP Global Sales and Marketing Human Resources Manager Gary Tanner Chief Financial Officer Gary was appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer in June 2005. Prior to joining Constellation New Zealand he worked in a variety of industries as a self employed consultant for several years. Gary is a New Zealand Charted Accountant and plays a fundamental role providing financial and commercial expertise whilst ensuring sound governance practices. Darryl Woolley Group Winemaking and Viticulture Manager Darryl is responsible for developing and focussing the company’s winemaking activities including specific and direct responsibility for all aspects of viticulture and operations. Darryl has been with the company and its predecessors for over 20 years and is considered to be one of New Zealand's top wine creators and initial 'developers' of classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Robin Ross Commercial Manager Robin joined Nobilo in June 2003 and has 20 years experience within the liquor industry. Robin has responsibilities for the planning, logistics, compliance and risk aspects of the business. Back to the top