Robert Hanson, a former Constellation Brands executive and consumer brands industry veteran, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Duckhorn Portfolio effective Feb. 1. Hanson succeeds President and CEO Deirdre Mahlan. Hanson is a seasoned executive with a strong track record of building, transforming and scaling consumer businesses, the company said. Most recently, Hanson served as the head of Constellation Brands’ Wine and Spirits Global Portfolio from 2019 to 2024 and as a Director on the company’s board from 2013 to 2019. Duckhorn was established in 1976 and is a leading pure-play luxury wine producer in the United States with a curated portfolio of premium winery brands, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Sonoma-Cutrer and Kosta Browne. Duckhorn wines are available to luxury consumers on five continents and in over 50 countries.