Alcoholic beverage producer and marketer Constellation Brands Inc. announced that Bill Newlands has been promoted to president and COO and that Rob Sands, who previously held the title of president and CEO, will continue to serve as the company's CEO.

Newlands joined Constellation Brands in 2015 as executive vice president and chief growth officer. He led the company's Wine & Spirits division in 2016 and was promoted to COO in 2017.