Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia have announced the appointment of Ty Menzies as the new Executive Director Sales for Australia and New Zealand. Menzies, who has spent the past 23 years working at Samuel Smith & Son, will step into the new leadership role on 23 December following the retirement of Paul Midolo.
"I am excited for the opportunity to lead a group of great wine people in Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia and New Zealand,” said Menzies.
“Paul has been a remarkable mentor, and his contributions over the past 29 years have laid a strong foundation for our business. I am confident our years of working in alignment towards becoming the ultimate wine partner will ensure a seamless transition.”
Throughout his 23 years with the company, Menzies has occupied various key positions including the last four years as General Manager of Independent Retail Groups. Karl Martin, CEO of Hill-Smith Family Estates, says Menzies’ extensive sales experience and his well-established relationships both internally and with trade were key factors underpinning his promotion.
“Ty has extensive knowledge of our business and industry, which will be invaluable in maintaining the momentum built by the sales business, particularly over the last decade,” said Martin.
“Ty has an impressive track record of driving growth and fostering strong customer relationships that, paired with a fresh perspective, will elevate our sales performance and operations across Australia and New Zealand… He has been involved in many enhancements to the services provided by Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia over his time with the business, and he will play a critical role in driving the ongoing evolution of our go-to-market model.”
In the new role, Ty Menzies will be responsible for overseeing the Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia sales portfolios, where he says he will continue the vision for the two businesses "that began under Paul’s leadership.
“Our focus will continue to be driving sustainable growth for our customers as we build on our promise to be their Ultimate Wine Partner,” he continued.
“We will continue to lean into the key industry challenges, ensuring that we are a partner that drives growth for the wine category, continues to deliver relevant omnichannel experiences for our customers, and support the industry and people wanting to work in wine through our Wine Education initiatives.”
Ty Menzies and Paul Midolo will spend the next two months working closely with stakeholders before Menzies officially steps into the Executive Director Sales ANZ role on 23 December 2024.
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