MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern
Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) — the largest
North American wine and spirits distribution company — today announced
that Terry Arnold has joined Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits as
Senior Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Mr. Arnold is
responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing the
Company’s human resources strategy in support of the overall business
plan and strategic direction of the company including: organization
design, talent management, talent acquisition, learning and development,
compensation, benefits, diversity and inclusion, HR information systems
and processes, labor relations, and policies and procedures.
Mr. Arnold brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources,
with deep leadership experience driving operations, business processes,
supply-chain optimization, sales management and information technology
initiatives for global, industry-leading companies. He has been
recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and for building strong teams,
while achieving bottom-line results through a strategic process
improvement approach.
Prior to joining Southern Glazer’s, Mr. Arnold served as Vice President
of Human Resources at BMC, a leading building material, manufacturing
and distribution company. In this position, he led human resources for
the company’s multi-state operations, inclusive of a diverse labor force
spanning 120 locations. Most recently at BMC, Mr. Arnold focused his
efforts on driving process consistency, leadership development and
strategic talent management.
“Terry is an extremely well-rounded executive who recognizes the
essential role that human resources plays in business growth and
competitiveness,” said Southern Glazer’s EVP, Secretary and
Administration, Lee Hager. “His impressive track record, business acumen
and leadership skills will be a valuable addition to the Southern
Glazer’s executive management team.”
“Southern Glazer’s has an outstanding reputation for its focus on
people, inclusiveness, and family values,” added Terry Arnold. “I look
forward to building on this foundation to help the Company continue to
attract, develop, promote and retain the best employees in the industry.
I’m also passionate about talent management and employee engagement and
am eager to begin initiating strategic HR programs in these areas across
the business.”
Mr. Arnold’s extensive background includes leading teams supporting a
variety of functions at Univar and General Electric. He has excellent
hands-on experience in broad field organizations, talent acquisition,
performance management, Lean Six Sigma, mergers and acquisitions, and
integrations. He has also worked in generalist roles with Dell and
Stanley. Additionally, he served eight years in the United States Army,
culminating as Captain, Infantry (Army Ranger), where he acquired a
strong foundation in leadership and communication skills.
Mr. Arnold earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and
marketing at Florida A&M University and a master’s in human resources
management at Troy University. He has also completed subsequent
executive programs at the University of Michigan and GE’s Management
Development Institute - Crotonville.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Arnold serves the
community by volunteering through Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to help
address the issues of homelessness, poverty and social justice. He and
his wife, Denise, are looking forward to relocating to the Miami area.
About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s largest wine and
spirits distributor, and the preeminent data insights company for
alcoholic beverages. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states and
the District of Columbia, Canada, and the Caribbean, and employs more
than 20,000 team members. 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.
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Contact:
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC
Lee Brian Schrager, Office: 305-625-4171, ext. 1040, Mobile: 786-417-5164
Senior Vice President, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility
leeschrager@sgws.com
or
Cindy Haas, Office: 305-625-4171, ext. 1166, Mobile: 786-498-7640
Senior Director, Public Relations
cynthia.haas@sgws.com