Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Retirement of Tony Truzzolino, EVP & Managing Director, Suntory Global Spirits

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MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 6, 2026--

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the retirement of Tony Truzzolino, Executive Vice President & Managing Director for the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, effective March 31, 2026.

Truzzolino will retire after a remarkable career in the beverage alcohol industry and 13 years with Southern Glazer’s. He joined the Company in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Sales for what was then the Company’s Beam portfolio. Prior to that, he served as the Vice President and General Sales Manager for the Beam Global Spirits & Wine business. Before joining Beam, Truzzolino worked at Paterno Wine Importers and Gallo Wine Distributors of New York.

"Tony's exceptional leadership, dedication, and passion have consistently delivered remarkable results and inspired his team to achieve their best," said Gene Sullivan, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Southern Glazer's. "We are deeply grateful for the lasting impact Tony has made and wish him all the best as he embarks on his next chapter."

In retirement, Truzzolino plans to spend more time with his family and enjoying time on the golf course and pickleball court.

Succeeding Truzzolino will be David (Dave) Turo, most recently the U.S. Chief Commercial Officer for Suntory Global Spirits, who will assume the position on January 5, 2026. With more than 20 years at Suntory Global Spirits, Turo brings extensive experience, an established history of driving results, and a strong understanding of Southern Glazer’s that positions him to lead with innovation and collaboration across the Company.

As part of this transition, Greg Rabinovich, Executive Vice President of Sales Execution for the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, will report to Turo. Turo will work closely with Truzzolino, Rabinovich, and the Southern Glazer's team to ensure a seamless transition.

“We’re pleased to welcome Dave to our Southern Glazer’s family,” said Sullivan. “Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective that will strengthen our team and continue driving growth for the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio. We’re confident that his contributions will be successful for our business, and we look forward to all he will achieve with us.”

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2025, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

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