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Leanne P. Chau

Director of Commercial Sales, Marketing & Events at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits

Portrait of Leanne P. Chau 

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:
  • 六色网, 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