ConAgra exec named to Constellation board

FAIRPORT, N.Y. Constellation Brands, a leading international producer and marketer of beverage alcohol, has announced that its board of directors has approved Peter Perez to fill a new board seat effective today. Perez is currently evp of human resources for ConAgra Foods.

"Peter has a wealth of human resources experience with large, international, food, beverage and service companies, and his unique point of view and strategic thinking will complement our board," said Richard Sands, Constellation Brands chairman. "In particular, his efforts to build a diverse and inclusive corporate culture align well with Constellation's long-held values."

Perez joined ConAgra in 2003 as senior vp of human resources. He previously held a similar position with W.W. Grainger, after holding senior human resource positions at Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers and the Kraft General Food division of Philip Morris Companies.