| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Robert Duffy |
Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPO / CTO) | Profile |
The LCBO is the world`s largest purchaser of beverage alcohol, buying wine, spirits and beer from more than 60 countries for Ontario consumers and licensees. Based in Toronto, we operate an integrated distribution and retailing network located across Ontario. As an innovative leader, we offer dynamic merchandising programs, strategic partnerships and socially responsible business practices resulting in record-breaking bottom-line results and “Innovative Retailer of the Year” awards.
Jeng makes alcohol-free beverages for the world to enjoy. Available throughout the country and online at sipjeng.com, Jeng creates mixologist-inspired soft cocktails that celebrate mindful drinking. Jeng is available with or without hemp extract/CBD. Jeng`s premium, alcohol-free, ready-to-drink cocktails include classic flavors like Moscow mule, Paloma, and gin & tonic. Jeng can be found in alcohol-free bottle shops, restaurants, liquor and grocery stores in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and throughout the country.
World of Beer began in 2007 in Tampa, FL. There are currently 52 locations in 16 states, with hundreds more sold. Recent announcements include the addition of a Tavern Fare menu and handcrafted cocktails. The Tavern Fare complements the quality of the craft beer and spirits, starting with classic comfort foods and adding traditional bar offerings with contemporary spins. World of Beer took an original concept and combined it with progressive strategy. Love for craft beer and welcoming atmosphere remain the founding philosophy, with constant innovations to widen appeal. This mindset propelled them into success as franchisees spread 'WOB Culture'.
Wine.com is the nation`s leading online wine retailer, offering selection, guidance and convenience not found in brick and mortar stores. The company provides its customers access to the world`s largest wine store, with live chat wine experts available 7 days a week on its mobile and full websites. Wine.com delivers in 1-2 days to most addresses, offering date-certain delivery and the convenience of shipping to over 10,000 Walgreens and FedEx Office local pickup sites. The company`s popular StewardShip program provides unlimited wine delivery and exclusive access to new releases for $49 per year.
The Smirnoff brand was founded in 1864 by Piotr Arseneevich (P.A.) Smirnov and before long, he became one of the most famous vodka makers in Russia. In 1886, he even received the Tsar`s special designation as a Purveyor of the Imperial Court, which is a fancy way of saying Official Vodka-Maker of Tsar Type People. This was based both on the fact that his vodkas were delicious and that Tsars tend to like to make things official. When the Bolsheviks took over, the distilleries were shut down and P.A.`s son Vladimir was chased out of town with pitchforks and also dinner forks, since the whole thing happened suddenly and not everyone had a pitchfork with them. Vladimir Smirnov was able to flee to Constantinople and then eventually settle in France where he sold vodka under the name “Smirnoff.” Now safely disguised by a new name and a slightly offensive fake French accent, Vladimir revived the brand. Lots of other interesting stuff happened. Vladimir married a model and sang in a band and grew a series of beards, but probably the best thing he did was bring a triple distilled, 10 times filtered, award winning, cola-improving, martini-making vodka to the world. For former czars and current stars. For vodka connoisseurs and people who just like vodka. For everybody.