Join us on November 17 at 12:35 p.m. in the Mitton House Library to hear John McDonnell discuss, “Building a Luxury Brand” – on his work at Patron Spirits, makers of the world’s finest tequila, liqueurs and vodka. Since joining Patron in 2005, John has overseen the company’s remarkable growth – from 340,000 cases in 2005 to 1.76 million cases in 2010. In addition, he helped close the company’s acquisition of the ultra-premium Ultimat vodka and has led the company’s international and duty-free expansion over 125 countries and islands worldwide. John oversees Patron's manufacturing, sales and marketing, including online social media, and is also actively involved with the company's leadership in environmental responsibility.
John has been named Chairman Elect of the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, the national trade association representing America’s leading distillers. Previous to his work at Patron, John worked at Joseph E. Seagram & Sons for 18 years in international sales and marketing. John is a native of Boston and graduate of Suffolk University.