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Nicholas Fink is Appointed as the New CEO of Constellation Brands

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Business Honor
13 February, 2026

In the new role Nicholas Fink will focus on premium growth, digital transformation, and shareholder value.

Nicholas Fink has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ). Fink has been a member of the company’s Board of Directors since 2021. He will take over the role from Bill Newlands, who has served as CEO, and Newlands will continue to support the company as a strategic advisor. Helping for a smooth leadership transition in the global beverage alcohol industry.

The transition was made possible through the structured planning process put forth by Board Chairman Chris Baldwin. Mr. Fink is currently the CEO at Fortune Brands Innovations, and before that, he held several senior leadership roles with a proven track record of building premium level lifestyle brands, implementing international market growth strategies, and providing transformational leadership initiatives.

The appointment is seen by industry experts as a strategic move to enhance Constellation’s viability in the market for premium imported beer and its portfolio of wine and spirits at the high end of the price range. Modelo Especial was the number one selling beer in dollar value in the United States under the leadership of Newlands, further solidifying Constellation's leadership role within the consumer packaged goods industry.

Fink will also focus on quickening the digital transformation in alcohol beverage companies while improving innovation for premium beer. He will also support expanding growth opportunities that are aligned with evolving consumer demand trends for 2026 through these new responsibilities. This reflects the company's dedication to build long term shareholder value, improving their brand portfolio, and implementing a sustainable growth strategy in an intensely competitive market environment.