Penfolds gets its own managing director

Iconic wine brand Penfolds has appointed Gary Burnand as its managing director. Brand owner Treasury Wine Estates said Burnand will be responsible for “driving Penfolds strategic direction” and will report to the group chief executive David Dearie. Burnand has more than 20 years of experience in senior marketing and strategic roles in the food, apparel and alcohol categories of Europe, Asia Pacific and the USA, reports Harpers Wine & Spirit.