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Dan Butkus

Questioner · DISC type c
CEO/President at Santo Spirits
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Dan Butkus is the CEO and President of Santo Spirits, a brand he leads in partnership with founders Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri. A 20-year veteran of the spirits industry, he previously spent 14 years at Campari America, where he was instrumental in the growth of brands like Espolòn Tequila and Aperol Spritz.

He has spoken at industry conferences on topics like hospitality and has an interest in philanthropy, leveraging brand partnerships to support charitable causes. He appears to support educational institutions and has been involved in local conservation efforts in Wisconsin.

He is the CEO of a tequila company co-owned by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar and celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
CEO/President
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Dan shows up

Price-Sensitive
Cautious & Analytical
Value Seeker

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Priorities

Topics Dan cares about

Additive-Free Spirits
Actively champions and promotes Santo's additive-free production methods, believing it is the future of the tequila category as consumers seek more authentic, agave-forward products.
Celebrity Brand Building
Leads a brand founded by Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri, leveraging their authentic passion and influence for marketing, events, and brand identity.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
CEO/President
Santo Spirits
7-2017 - 11-2022
Vice President National Sales Manager
Campari America
1-2016 - 6-2017
Vice President of Sales, Southern Wine and Spirits National Region
Campari America
2-2015 - 12-2015
Vice President of Sales Southern Wine and Spirits West Division
Campari America
1-2006 - 3-2008
Regional Manager
Beam Wine Estates
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
BS
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Macro Economics
London School of Economics semester abroad program
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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