Leanne Chau
Leanne P. Chau
Director of Commercial Sales, Marketing & Events,
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
Leanne P. Chau brings over 25 years of experience in the beverage distribution industry with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, concentrated in marketing, on- premise sales and beverage education. She currently serves as the Director of Commercial Sales, Marketing, & Events.
Ms. Chau is responsible for publications, advertisements, trade/consumer tastings and manages a team of wine specialists. She works with the SGWS Director of Education to mentor and educate the Southern California SGWS sales force.
She is a proud Cal Poly Pomona Bronco!
Areas of Expertise:
- Beverage marketing
- Event Planning
- Publication, advertising, and menu development & design
Education and Credentials:
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Bachelor of Science, College of Business, Management and Human Resources
- University of Phoenix, Master’s in Business Administration
Professional Affiliations and Activities
- Certified Specialist of Spirits, Society of Wine Educators
- WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 2, Wine
- WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 1, Sake