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.

Group Senior Winemaker – Jules Taylor
Jules, a 15 plus year winemaking veteran of the Marlborough industry works closely with a talented team of winemakers and viticulturists to set and manage the stylistic direction and consistent quality of our wines.

Winery Operations Manager – Alistair McIntosh
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.

North Island Viticulture Manager – Gus Struthers
Gus has 15 plus years horticulture experience in the Hawkes 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.

South Island Viticulture Manager – Ollie Davidson
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.

Senior Viticulturist and Grape Supply Manager – Stephen Bradley
Stephen has extensive horticulture and viticulture experience in New Zealand and USA. By managing grape supply and setting technical direction, Stephen and his team are responsible for the grape quantity and quality requirements for the total CNZ winemake.

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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. Group Senior Winemaker – Jules Taylor Jules, a 15 plus year winemaking veteran of the Marlborough industry works closely with a talented team of winemakers and viticulturists to set and manage the stylistic direction and consistent quality of our wines. Winery Operations Manager – Alistair McIntosh 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. North Island Viticulture Manager – Gus Struthers Gus has 15 plus years horticulture experience in the Hawkes 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. South Island Viticulture Manager – Ollie Davidson 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. Senior Viticulturist and Grape Supply Manager – Stephen Bradley Stephen has extensive horticulture and viticulture experience in New Zealand and USA. By managing grape supply and setting technical direction, Stephen and his team are responsible for the grape quantity and quality requirements for the total CNZ winemake. 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. Erica Crawford SVP Global Sales and Marketing Erica assumed the role of the newly created Global Sales and Marketing division in November 2007. As Founder and an Executive Director of Kim Crawford Wines, she has covered most areas of the business from vine to invoice. Erica comes to us with demonstrated senior marketing experience as well as practical hands on experience in the wine industry. Sasha Blair Human Resources Manager Sasha joined the company in November 2007. She was previously General Manager Human Resources with the National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research. Sasha has responsibility for creating and sustaining our winning people philosophy 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. Tim Fogarty Export Markets Manager Tim has been with Constellation NZ and its predecessors for 15 years. In his current position he is responsible for sales strategies and execution across the Export markets as well as leading the Export Markets team. Tim is a graduate of Canterbury University and recent graduate from Constellations Executive Development Programme run in partnership with Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Back to the top