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Left to Right: Zev Kaminetsky, David Lafferty, and David Lazarus (Photo Credit: Drew Estate)

Drew Estate has announced its second executive appointment in two days. Today the company named David Lazarus its new Vice President of Sales.

Known as “Laz”, Lazarus will have overall accountability for field sales, inside sales, key national accounts, in-store events, and wholesale. Lazarus will report directly to the CEO, Glenn Wolfson.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dave to our team and family at Drew” explained Drew Estate CEO Glenn Wolfson. “As we embark on the Rebirth of Drew, we are fully vested in David’s ability to enhance and build upon the organization’s strengths and equally vested in his ability to provide guidance and a steady hand in overseeing our human assets and territory management. David is going to be a fantastic fit with us at Drew Estate both culturally and organizationally. He brings to us an ideal mixture of sales experience from having worked in boutique and mainstream, large and small, private and public, as well as wines and spirits.”

Lazarus comes from the beverage industry where he has twenty five years experience at companies such Constellation Brands, Diageo PLC, and Gallo Wine Company. Lazarus currently lives in Dallas, Texas and will relocate to Miami where Drew Estate headquarters are located.

“I am excited to embark on a new journey with Drew Estate’s world class sales force, our partner retailers, and our loyal consumers to deliver an unparalleled experience in this industry,” explained David Lazarus.

Lazarus’ appointment comes one day after Drew Estate announced its co-founder Jonathan Drew would return to day to day operations as company President.