Ezra Henson
About Ezra Henson
Ezra Henson serves as the Vice President of Category Development at Breakthru Beverage Group, a position he has held since 2019. He has a diverse background in the beverage industry, with previous roles at Constellation Brands and Beam Wine Estates, and holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota.
Current Role at Breakthru Beverage Group
Ezra Henson serves as Vice President of Category Development at Breakthru Beverage Group. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Miami, Florida. His role involves overseeing category management and development strategies to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience in the Beverage Industry
Prior to his current role, Ezra Henson gained extensive experience in the beverage industry. He worked at Constellation Brands in various capacities, including Sr. Director of Category Leadership for Large Format Chains and Director of Category Management for Albertsons Companies. His tenure at Constellation Brands spanned from 2014 to 2019, during which he developed key strategies for national account sales.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ezra Henson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He also completed the Emerging Executive Leadership Development Program at Harvard Business School Executive Education in 2019. Earlier, he earned a double major in Wine & Viticulture and Agribusiness Marketing from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2001 to 2005.
Early Career in Marketing and Management
Ezra Henson began his career in the beverage sector at Beam Wine Estates, where he worked as a Marketing Coordinator from 2006 to 2007. He later served as a Territory Manager and District Manager for Icon Estates in Southern California. His early roles provided him with foundational skills in marketing and sales management.