About TKG: Management Profile
TKG Advisory Council
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 TKG Advisory Council (213 KB)
Head Office
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Gordon Haist
Vice-President/General Manager
Gord has devoted the last 28 years of his career to the beverage alcohol industry, 21 of those with Seagram. Following the sale of Seagram, Gord joined Mark Anthony Brands. He has experience in all major Canadian markets and has held senior management responsibility for the sales and marketing of a full portfolio of brands from all categories.
 E-mail:  Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 22 |
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Peter Kirkwood
Logistics and Business Development
Peter has more than eight years' experience with The Kirkwood Group. Four years were spent in the field as a sales representative in Ontario, and in
2004 he joined head office to work on a national level on inventory management, pricing and as the liaison between marketing and sales, to further develop our merchandising efforts.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 27 |
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Russell Sandham
Director of Marketing, Wines/New Business Development
Russell has 27 years' beverage alcohol industry experience and has special expertise in wines and scotch whisky. He spent eight years in sales for Chateau des Charmes, one of Canada's prestige winemakers, and 10 years with UDV Canada (now Diageo Canada) before helping to form The Kirkwood Group.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 23 |
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Holly Wyatt
Director of Marketing, Beers, Spirits & RTDs
Holly has a combination of beverage alcohol and advertising agency industry experience. She was most recently responsible for the brown spirits portfolio at Maxxium Canada, with Canadian Club, The Macallan, and Remy Martin being a few of her brands. Before this she was responsible for the imported spirits business at Seagram Canada, working on ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet. She was also responsible for the media campaigns for Captain Morgan Rum and Crown Royal whisky. Holly has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in marketing, and a Graduate degree in business.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 24 |
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Mike McVean
Marketing Communications
Mike has been working in consumer and trade communications since 1977. In years spent as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor and publisher, graphic designer and Director of Publishing Services for Southam's business press division, he has honed his ability to deliver the right message - on target. Mike joined Brian and Russell to help form The Kirkwood Group.
E-Mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 25 |
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Sam Stephenson
Finance Manager
With TKG since 2001, Sam has more than 18 years' experience in finance, previously working with Pepsi Canada, where she implemented many comprehensive programs to track costs for the company. Sam is the key financial contact for our suppliers to track orders, payments and budget control, aside from P&L responsibilities for TKG.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 21 |
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Marius Capmare
IT – Data Analyst
Marius has more than 16 years of IT experience. He has solid knowledge of computer hardware, networks, programming, databases, and data analysis. He is responsible for the generation of all TKG monthly sales reports and data analysis. He also manages the company's IT and networking requirements.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 20 |
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Toni Harron
Assistant Brand Manager, Wines and Office Manager
Toni joined TKG's management team in 2006, bringing with her a wealth of more than 20 years' sales and marketing experience from several industries, including beverage alcohol, communications, IT and entertainment. Prior to joining TKG she was with Mark Anthony Brands, where she worked within the management team on the wines, beers and RTD portfolios.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 26 |
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Karen Lockhart
Assistant Brand Manager, Beers, Spirits & RTDs
Karen joined TKG in October of 2008. She brings 20 years' experience in the beverage alcohol industry, most of those with Maxxium Canada. Most recently, Karen managed some of that company's third-party wine brands in Ontario, including Maison Louis Latour, Lurton and Maison Brotte.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 29 |
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Regional Management
(From west to east)
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George Angelopulos
British Columbia Sales Manager
George has 25 years of beverage alcohol industry experience, including 18 years with Seagram Canada. Over these 20 years he has worked in various roles including District Manager, Western Canada Marketing Manager, and B.C. On-Premise Manager.
E-Mail: Phone: 604-607-4776 |
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Jason Park
Alberta Sales Manager
Jason has 12 years of beverage alcohol experience, including more than 10
years with Andrew Peller Ltd., working in both the B.C. and Alberta markets.
As Western Canadian Key Accounts Manager, Jason has built strong
relationships, and has experience in both the retail and licensee channels.
E-Mail: Phone: 780-982-1222 |
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Ruby Cozart
Saskatchewan Sales Manager
Ruby joined TKG in 2006. Her more than 17 years of sales and experience includes owning and operating her own transportation company. Her business background and experience has equipped her with the skills and disciplines required in providing excellent customer service and innovative market planning.
E-Mail: Phone: 306-796-7667 Fax: 306-796-4368 |
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Larry Nowak
Manitoba Sales Manager
Larry worked with Brian for 10 years at Diageo as Ontario Sales Manager, then succeeded him as Vice-President, National Sales, before moving to Manitoba in 2002. Larry is well experienced in the beverage alcohol industry and knowledgeable in both the Licensee and Retail channels.
E-Mail: Phone: 204-475-6219 Fax: 204-453-4420 |
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Doug Wieland
Ontario Sales Manager
Formerly of The Mark Anthony Group and Direct Cellars, Brick Brewing, Doug
began his 23 years in the beverage alcohol industry with the LCBO, starting
as a Customer Service Representative, then becoming a Project Manager,
Central Region. He then joined Premier Brands as Provincial Sales Manager,
Ontario, before moving on to Mark Anthony.
Email:
Phone: 416-937-7477 Fax: 905-849-4347 |
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Sylvia Thaemlitz
Quebec President, Mosaiq
Before joining Mosaiq, since 1994, Sylvia was Marketing Director of Canadian and Scotch whiskies for Seagram Canada. She joined Seagram in 1990 as Marketing Director for Wines (Barton & Guestier, Mumm, Sterling and Sandeman).
E-mail: Phone: 514 696-1433 Fax: 514 696-7805 |
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Andrew Armstrong
Atlantic Canada Sales Manager
Andy has 20+ years of experience including 17 years in the beverage alcohol industry. His extensive industry experience includes the roles of General Manager, Atlantic Canada, and Regional Sales Manager for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta at Seagram Canada and Nova Scotia Sales Manager for Molson Canada.
E-mail: Phone: 902-462-1256 Fax: 902-462-0519 |
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