Boutique wine and spirits distributor Blue Caterpillar has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Garcia Olazabal as new Area Sales Manager for South America. With over 12 years of experience in the wine & spirits industry, Garcia Olazabal brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in brand building, strategic marketing, and commercial management, says the company.
Garcia Olazabal was most recently Portfolio Marketing Manager for Bacardi Brazil, Uruguay & Paraguay (BUP), and was previously Brand Manager Whiskies Portfolio at Bacardi Brazil, Business Development & Sales Export Manager at Juanico Winery, and Brand Manager for Jack Daniel’s Flavors/Premium Brands at Brown Forman Brazil.
Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, Garcia Olazabal holds an MBA from Eastern Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with an Economics Minor from Berea College.
“I am thrilled to join Blue Caterpillar and contribute to the growth and success of our brands in South America,” said Gonzalo Garcia Olazabal. “I look forward to leveraging my experience and skills to drive strategic initiatives and strengthen our market presence.”
“In light of Mr. Garcia’s career accomplishments, strategic acumen, and deep-rooted expertise in Latin America markets, we are confident that he is the right leader to steer our growth in these markets,” commented Michael Gebrael, Co Founder & CEO at Blue Caterpillar.
Blue Caterpillar says the appointment will further enhance its commitment to excellence and innovation in the South American market, and will play a crucial role in achieving the company’s strategic goals and expanding its footprint in the region.
For further information, inquiries, or interview requests, please contact: info@bluecaterpillarfarm.com or directly to Gonzalo at g.garcia@bluecaterpillarfarm.com
