By Amy Looker
Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has announced that its CEO, Dane Hudson, will be stepping down from his position in May to pursue other interests.
A replacement will not be named until a decision has been made regarding the ongoing talks concerning a potential merger between AVL and Constellation Brands (CBI).
AVL’s general manager of production and supply, Neil McGuigan, will take on the role of interim CEO after Hudson departs AVL. McGuigan has over 30 years experience in the wine industry, in both winemaking and management.
Hudson said that he thoroughly enjoyed his four years with AVL, but he feels that the time is now right to move on as he believes AVL is well-placed to embark on future opportunities.
