Constellation Brands names Alex Alvarez SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Beer Division

# What happened

Constellation Brands announced that Alex Alvarez will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for the Beer Division, effective September 14, 2026. He will lead the beer division's end‑to‑end supply chain — manufacturing, procurement, planning, logistics and distribution — and report to Jim Sabia, Executive Vice President and President, Beer Division.

# Why it matters

# Constellation say

Alvarez: "Constellation Brands has built one of the most respected beer businesses in the industry, supported by a strong culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. I am honored to join the company and look forward to working alongside our talented teams to strengthen our supply chain capabilities, support future growth, and continue delivering the quality, service, and innovation our customers and consumers expect."

Jim Sabia: "Alex is an accomplished supply chain executive with a proven track record of leading complex global operations, building high‑performing teams, and delivering transformational business results. His deep expertise across manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and business transformation will help us continue strengthening our capabilities and position us for long‑term growth. We are thrilled to welcome Alex to Constellation Brands."

Sabia also commented on the outgoing leader: John Kester plans to retire in November 2026 after 12 years with Constellation. During his tenure he centralized procurement, integrated manufacturing assets, expanded production capacity and built a fully integrated end‑to‑end supply chain network that supports the company's current production scale.

# What to watch next

• Alvarez's early priorities will likely include assessing manufacturing and planning systems, procurement strategies, and logistics networks to support growth and efficiency. His background in modernizing manufacturing and planning suggests attention to productivity and sustainability.
• Transition planning and continuity between Alvarez and John Kester will matter for operations given the scale of production and distribution.
• Any changes or investments Alvarez proposes may indicate how Constellation intends to allocate capital across manufacturing, capacity, and sustainability initiatives in the beer division.

# Bottom line

Constellation Brands has recruited a senior supply chain leader with long CPG and beverage experience to manage a large, integrated beer supply chain. The appointment aligns with the company's operational scale and the need to sustain production, distribution and service as the beer business grows and evolves.