Chief Supply Chain Officer Bobby Burg Steps Into Senior Advisory Role

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced a transition within its supply chain leadership. Bobby Burg, Chief Supply Chain Officer, will be stepping away from his day to day responsibilities and moving into a senior advisory role with the Company, effective March 2, 2026. Burg will assume the role of strategic advisor to Thomas Greenlee, Chief Financial Officer, contributing his expertise and helping to ensure the continued success of Southern Glazer’s multi-year supply chain transformation initiative, for which he played a pivotal development role. This includes strategic support for the Company’s 3PL subsidiary Ankaa Global Logistics, as well as emerging technology deployments, and future distribution center real estate strategies. He will also guide the transition of supply chain and operations leadership to the next generation, helping to further develop the strong talent bench he has nurtured throughout his tenure with the Company.

“Bobby has built a world-class supply chain function that is not just industry-leading, but one to be admired by any business,” said Wayne E. Chaplin, President & Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful for Bobby’s dedication, vision, and expertise, and we look forward to his continued contributions over the years as a trusted advisor as we continue to innovate in this critical area of our enterprise.”

Bobby Burg has been a key architect of the Company’s technology and supply chain evolution since joining Southern Glazer’s through the acquisition of his family’s South Carolina distributorship in 1993. Over his three‑decade tenure, he held pivotal leadership roles—including CIO and Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy—guiding major enterprise initiatives across logistics, technology, and operations. Burg has also helped establish top-notch Business Continuity, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability capabilities for the Company, while most recently guiding significant implementations in technology, automation, and new supply chain service offerings for suppliers and customers.

“Bobby has made a lasting mark on Southern Glazer’s and I’m confident his influence will continue in this new advisory role,” commented Lee Hager, President Internal Operations, Office of the President. “His leadership, commitment to creating a positive workplace culture for his teams, and his unwavering pursuit of continuous improvement is a model for future leaders at our Company.”

With this transition, Drew Vermilion, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Strategy, and Ron Flanary, Senior Vice President, National Operations, will report directly to Greenlee.

“Thanks to Bobby and his team, we have a supply chain operation that is unmatched in the industry,” added Thomas Greenlee, Chief Financial Officer. “I look forward to working with Drew and Ron to build on the foundation that has been established and continue to execute on our transformational supply chain vision and strategy.”

“I’m honored to be able to continue supporting the talented supply chain and operations strategies in this new capacity,” added Burg. “Our supply chain leaders are well-equipped to ensure seamless continuity, drive innovation, through adoption of emerging technologies, and uphold the high standards Southern Glazer’s suppliers and customers have come to expect from Southern Glazer’s.” He continued, “I have been blessed to work for a family-owned company, led by Wayne Chaplin and the Chaplin family, who have provided me and many of our leadership team the opportunity to grow and contribute.”

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2026, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community. In 2025, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

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Southern Glazer’s announced a transition within its supply chain leadership. Bobby Burg, Chief Supply Chain Officer, will be stepping away from his day to day responsibilities and moving into a senior advisory role with the Company, effective March 2.