Constellation’s North American Wine Chief Jose Fernandez Dies

Dear Client:We regret to report that José Fernandez, chief of Constellation’s North American Wine Business, passed away on January 1 after a courageous battle with brain cancer, the company said this morning. He was 54 years old.He joined Constellation Brands in 2001 and was named ceo of CWNA in 2007. “We are deeply saddened by José’s death,” said Rob Sands, Constellation Brands president and ceo. “José was an enthusiastic leader and an innovator whose vision played a significant role in