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Robert Hanson

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Chief Executive Officer at The Duckhorn Portfolio
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Robert Hanson is the CEO of The Duckhorn Portfolio, specializing in building and scaling global consumer businesses. He previously served as President of Constellation Brands wine and spirits division, contributing to a $28 billion market cap growth. He holds both a BA and BS from St. Mary’s College of California.

He is passionate about the entire winemaking process, personally participating in the harvest to stay connected to the companys "Farm-to-Bottle" business model. He also champions employee empowerment and ownership within his organization.

Before becoming CEO, he was the lead operating advisor on the successful take-private acquisition of The Duckhorn Portfolio by Butterfly Equity.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Employee Ownership
Strongly believes that "OWNERSHIP WORKS, " viewing employees as the company's greatest strength and pivotal to its success.
Luxury Brand Building
His career focuses on transforming and scaling premium consumer brands, notably leading the world's largest premium and luxury wine portfolio at Constellation Brands.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Chief Executive Officer
The Duckhorn Portfolio
2-2025
Non Executive Director
Dr. Martens plc
3-2024
Principal
Robert L Hanson Advisors: Senior Advisor to Bain Consulting, Private Equity and Akita Biosciences.
3-2024 - 2-2025
Operating Partner
Butterfly Equity
Constellation Brands
11 yrs 1 mo
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Former Constellation Brands Executive Robert Hanson Appointed CEO of The Duckhorn Portfolio Following Completion of $1.95 Billion Transaction with Butterfly. Featured in Business Wire
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Butterfly Equity names Robert Hanson as CEO of The Duckhorn Portfolio. Featured in FoodBev.com
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Education
1981 - 1985
Bachelor of Arts - BA
St. Mary’s College of California
1981 - 1985
Bachelor of Science - BS
St. Mary’s College of California
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