Introducing Chuck Speed, National Sales Director for Sun Goddess Wines by Mary J. Blige
Chuck Speed joins Volio Imports as new National Sales Director for Sun Goddess Wines by Mary J. Blige
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DENVER, COLORADO: Chuck Speed has joined the team at Volio Imports as the new National Sales Director for Sun Goddess Wines by Mary J. Blige. He will be the driving force behind Sun Goddess moving forward. With an extensive background in sales leadership and commercial strategy, Chuck is the perfect person to take Sun Goddess to the next level.
“His track record of success in building brands across national accounts and independent trade channels will be key to getting Sun Goddess, and Volio, to the next level,” said Charles Lazzara, CEO and Founder of Volio Imports. “As an industry-leading advocate for emerging multicultural brands, Chuck will be the driving force behind a more inclusive wine culture that we hope will attract the next generation of consumers.”
Before joining the Volio team, Chuck led the McBride Sisters Collection commercial strategy at both national and regional levels and catapulted the company to become the largest Black, woman-owned wine company in the United States. Previous to his work at McBride Sisters Collection, Chuck held a number of sales leadership roles at Edrington Americas, Pernod Ricard USA, and Coors Brewing Company. He earned an MBA from Middlesex University in London, England, and a Bachelor of Business Management at Florida Institute of Technology.
“I am honored to join Volio Imports and lead their multicultural business strategy,” said Speed. “With a mission of connecting the consumer experience to the vineyard experience, Sun Goddess Wines by Mary J. Blige is uniquely positioned to deliver a consumer strategy aligned with that mission.”
Chuck is not only an extremely talented and well-rounded professional, but also a husband, father, and friend who values integrity, respect, and kindness. Chuck is based in Philadelphia, where he resides with his wife and two young children.
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About Volio Imports:
Volio is a fine wine importer headquartered in Denver, CO. Volio has been building relationships with multi-generational wineries since 2007 and is honored to bring their wines to markets across the US. Representing 45+ Producers from Italy, France, and Spain, it is Volio’s mission to connect the customer experience to the vineyard experience.
About Sun Goddess:
Sun Goddess is produced with love and passion from the sun-kissed vineyards owned by the Fantinel family. Mary J. Blige and Fantinel have partnered to create a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Prosecco. This partnership combines beautiful wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia with the powerhouse MJB to bring an amazing brand to life. Mary J. has eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, and many more accolades. Her love of wine was brought to life when she met Marco Fantinel, and they worked closely together to create these exceptional wines from the Northeast of Italy.
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Contact:
Blake Eve
Director of Marketing
blake@volioimports.com
720-536-5714
www.volioimports.com