About TKG: Management Profile
TKG Advisory Council
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 TKG Advisory Council (213 KB)
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Brian Kirkwood
Company Founder
1943 - 2005
Brian enjoyed more than 25 years in the beverage alcohol industry, including eight years as Director of Sales for what is now Vincor, 10 years as VP Sales for UDV Canada (now Diageo Canada), and since 1998 heading his own company. Brian's industry involvement won him many awards and he was well known and respected by the senior management of Canadian provincial liquor boards.
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Head Office
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Gordon Haist
Vice-President/General Manager
Gord has devoted the last 25 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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Russell Sandham
National Business Development and Brand Manager, Wines
Russell has 21 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
Senior Brand Manager, Beers & Spirits
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.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 24 |
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Leanne Sedor
Brand Manager, Beers & Spirits
Leanne has been developing and implementing marketing strategies since 1995, including 2 years with a major promotions company. Her background enables her to develop progressive marketing plans and comprehensive budgets for our suppliers, which include all national listing applications.
E-Mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 24 |
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Mike McVean
Marketing Services, Customer 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 and Administration
Sam has extensive 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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Peter Kirkwood
Sales Development and Supply Chain
Peter joined TKG in 2000 as a sales representative in the Kitchener/Waterloo area, after completing his marketing degree at Guelph University. He spent after school hours and the summers as a regional merchandising representative for the company. In early 2004, he joined the head office, working 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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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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Regional Management
(From west to east)
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George Angelopulos
British Columbia Sales Manager
George has 20 years' 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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Murray Wilson
Alberta Sales Manager
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Phone: 613-824-7515 |
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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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Michael Kingma
Ontario Sales Manager
Mike has worked with TKG as Sales Representative in the Kitchener-Tri-City area. Previous to this, he worked in the retail division of Sleeman Brewery from August 99 to December 2001, when he moved on to Diageo. He has six years' experience in the industry.
E-mail: Phone: 905-849-4346 ext. 32 Fax: 905-849-4347 |
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Robert Gravel
Quebec Sales Manager
Robert has over 20 years beverage alcohol industry experience and extensive knowledge of the wine, beer and spirits categories. He has been extremely successful at launching new brands and achieving strong portfolio growth in all categories at the SAQ.
E-Mail: Phone: 514-875-9299 |
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Andrew Armstrong
Atlantic Canada Sales Manager
Andy has 19 years of sales 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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