Southern Glazer’s, the foremost distributor of beverage alcohol globally, has proudly announced the promotion of Anthony Capparelli to the esteemed role of Executive Vice President and General Manager for Nevada, effective May 1, 2024. Capparelli steps into this pivotal position following the recent promotion of John Landry to Executive Vice President and General Manager for California. Reporting directly to Lewis Kenrick, President of the West Region, Capparelli will spearhead all business operations within the state of Nevada.
Lewis Kenrick, President of the West Region, expressed confidence in Capparelli’s capabilities, stating, “Anthony’s proven success managing various commercial channels in the large market of Florida positions him as an excellent new leader for Nevada.”
John Wittig, Chief Commercial Officer, echoed this sentiment, expressing optimism about Capparelli’s ability to build upon Landry’s accomplishments, saying, “Building on the strong foundation laid by John Landry, I’m confident Anthony will continue to elevate the performance and culture of the Nevada market, as he brings a wealth of supplier and customer knowledge from his Florida experience.”
Capparelli’s illustrious career with Southern Glazer’s spans over two decades, marked by a succession of roles of increasing responsibility. His most recent position was Vice President and General Manager for Off Premise Chains in Florida, where he adeptly managed sales and merchandising performance in the company’s largest channel of business in the state. Prior to this, he served as Vice President and General Manager for South Florida, leading a high-performing team in a dynamic market environment.
In addition to his professional achievements, Capparelli is deeply engaged in philanthropy, serving on the Board of Directors for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, a prominent fundraising event within the NFL community dedicated to supporting innovative cancer research at Sylvester, South Florida’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center.
With Capparelli’s elevation to his new role, an announcement regarding his successor will be forthcoming, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity of leadership within the organization.