Constellation Brands, Inc., announced prior to its July 18 annual stockholder meeting that Rob Sands would retire from his role as Chair of Constellation’s Board of Directors. Sands will continue in his capacity as a Board Member for the company. Sands has served as Constellation’s Board Chair since 2019 and served as the company’s Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2019. Under Sands’ leadership as Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair, the company said it has achieved significant growth, becoming the leading beer supplier in the high end of the U.S. beer market, increasing net sales by more than 80% and becoming one of the fastest-growing consumer packaged goods companies over the past decade. Constellation’s Board will work to name a new Board Chair.