Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Patrick Cassidy to Regional President, East Region

MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the promotion of Patrick Cassidy to Regional President, East Region, effective March 24, 2025.

In this role, Cassidy will report to John Wittig, Chief Commercial Officer, and will be responsible for leading all business activities in the Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and South Carolina markets. Marty Crane, Executive Vice President, Subregional General Manager, New York & Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts & Rhode Island, will report directly to Cassidy.

“Patrick is a proven leader with a deep understanding of our business, customer and supplier partners, and the evolving marketplace,” said Wittig. “His ability to build high-performing teams and drive strategic growth initiatives makes him the ideal leader for our East Region. I look forward to seeing him continue to elevate our commercial execution and customer engagement.”

Cassidy has held key roles across sales, trade development, and general management during his 28 years at Southern Glazer’s. He began his career as an On- and Off-Premise Sales Consultant in 1996 and advanced through leadership positions, including Sales Manager and State Marketing Director for Signature Wine and Spirits, then Director of Trade Development, Vice President of Wine, and Vice President of Commercial Operations for Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President, General Manager of Florida, where he led strategic initiatives to strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize sales performance, and mentor future leaders.

“Patrick’s journey at Southern Glazer’s is a testament to his dedication, strategic vision, and leadership,” said Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Glazer’s. “His contributions have been instrumental in strengthening our position in Florida, and I am confident he will bring the same level of passion and expertise to his new role leading the East Region.”

An announcement for Cassidy’s replacement is forthcoming.

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 2024, 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, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.