Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Names Chief Supply Officer

DSC00042

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest wine companies in the U.S., has appointed Dr. Stuart McNab to the newly created position of Chief Supply Officer. 

In this role McNab will lead all winemaking, vineyard and operations functions for the company, and will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer David Dearie. 

“I am delighted to have secured someone of Stuart’s skill and experience to join our leadership team,” says Dearie. “Having previously worked with Stuart, I know first-hand that his extensive experience in leading wine operations will assist in delivering our long-term sustainable growth agenda.” 

Advertisement

McNab previously served as Chief Supply Officer for Treasury Wine Estates. Prior to that he held similar leadership positions with Fosters Group and Southcorp Wines. 

“I am thrilled to be joining a company with such a rich heritage and a well-deserved reputation for producing extraordinary wines across diverse regions,” says McNab. “I am particularly looking forward to joining the Washington and Oregon wine industries, as I believe there remains tremendous potential for both regions, and to reconnecting with the California wine industry, as well.” 

McNab has more than 25 years’ experience in global wine supply chain and operational leadership roles. He has also served in leadership roles with several wine associations including the Winemakers Federation of Australia, the Australian Wine Research Institute and the South Australian Wine Industry Association. 

Advertisement

McNab earned a bachelor’s degree and a doctoral degree in agricultural science, both from the University of Melbourne. 

McNab began in his new role on November 10 and will relocate to Washington from Australia.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here