
I’ve been fortunate to have gained global experience working for, and with, iconic global brands including Heineken and Coca-Cola and I believe this knowledge will be very valuable to our current and future partners.” “The potential for growth and expanded opportunities with our business partners is truly unlimited and I am excited about the opportunity to deliver value to both partners and shareholders. “I am extremely excited to be leading Kirkwood Diamond and returning to my beverage alcohol roots,” says Mr. Terrio was President and Chief Executive of CROSSMARK Canada Inc., an international Sales & Marketing Agency that delivers integrated retail services and solutions to food and beverage and consumer packaged goods partners, including major brands such as Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and many others. “We’re in the business of connecting global brands with consumers on a national basis in an ever-changing retail environment and that requires the discipline of a consumer marketer, a belief in shared success, an understanding of channels and a global perspective. “We see a tremendous opportunity in the beverage alcohol business and being able to secure the experience, drive and track record of someone like Chris is a major step in that direction “ says Murray Souter, President and CEO of Diamond Estates Wine & Spirits. in the United States, Europe and Canada as well as senior executive roles with Coca-Cola Canada and Consumer Impact Marketing. Terrio spent more than 18 years at Heineken N.V. He replaces Gord Haist, who has retired after 30 years in the industry. Terrio is the first major change made by the company since total ownership of Kirkwood Diamond Partnership was assumed by Diamond Estates Wine & Spirits in May. Terrio has been appointed the new president of Kirkwood Diamond Canada. With a resumé that boasts 30 years of international executive leadership experience - including two decades in the beverage alcohol sector - Christopher S.

Kirkwood Diamond Canada names Chris Terrio as President.
