Patron Chief Ed Brown Stepping Down

Dear Client: Patron Spirits president and ceo Ed Brown is retiring, effective December 31, after leading the company for the last two decades. No word on who, if anyone, will replace Ed since Bacardi fully acquired the company earlier this year [see WSD 01-22-2018]. Ed's retirement announcement comes after a few other leadership changes earlier this year. Patron Spirits cfo Dave Lawrence and evp of North American sales Phil Gervasi will also be retiring [see WSD 05-10-2018]. "Ed has been