Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. announced that Andrew Howard as its CEO effective August 1, 2022. Andrew is succeeding Murray Souter who is retiring after successfully leading Diamond Wines for the past 9 years of growth and expansion. Andrew will also replace Murray on the company's Board of Directors.

Andrew is an experienced executive who joined Diamond with the acquisition of the Equity Wine Group in 2021. Most recently Andrew was the Chief Operating Officer of Diamond with responsibility for the Estate Wines Division. Andrew brings a strong background in the wines and spirits business to his new role.

Andrew has been involved with Equity Wine Group, owners of Creekside Estates and Queenston Mile Wineries, from its inception, and led that organization through its growth as a leading VQA company. Andrew has an extensive and relevant background having also been a senior executive with Arterra, Labatt and Pepsi prior to founding Equity Wine Group. Andrew is well known for his commitment to the Canadian wine industry and lead a premium import agency for several years.

His experience and perspectives will add greatly to the company's success. His knowledge of, and his passion for, industry is welcome at this stage of the company's and the industry's growth cycle. Murray will continue to be involved in Diamond in a consultative role and will provide counsel to the Board of Directors and CEO for the foreseeable future as well as assisting in special projects.