William Goldring (businessman)
William Goldring | |
|---|---|
| Born | William A. Goldring 1942 or 1943 (age 80–81)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Tulane University |
| Title | Chairman, Sazerac Company |
| Spouse | Jane Goldring |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Stephen Goldring Mathilde "Teal" Goldring |
William A. Goldring (born 1942/1943) is an American billionaire businessman, chairman of the Sazerac Company, and head of the American family that owns Sazerac, a diverse spirits company in the US.
Early life[edit]
He is the son of Stephen Goldring and Mathilde "Teal" Goldring.[2] He was brought up in New Orleans and earned a bachelor's degree in business from Tulane University.[2]
Career[edit]
Goldring is chairman of the Sazerac Company, one of the largest liquor distillers in the US and of Crescent Crown Distributing, the second-largest beer wholesaler in the US.[3]
Sazerac's brands include Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Wheatley Vodka, Sazerac Rye, Stagg Bourbon, Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, Weller Bourbon, 1792 Bourbon, Southern Comfort, Blanton's, Canadian Mist, Corazon Tequila, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, Goldschlager, Margaritaville Tequila, Myer's Rum, Parrot Bay, Paul Masson Brandy, Platinum 10x Vodka, Romana Sambuca, and Seagram's VO.
Personal life[edit]
Goldring has three children, Jeffrey Goldring, who works for Sazerac, as well as Diane Franco and Marc Goldring.[2]
Goldring is a member of the board of Tulane University and on the board of trustees of The National WWII Museum, New Orleans.[4]
Honors[edit]
In 2011, Goldring was awarded The Times-Picayune Loving Cup, awarded annually since 1901 for philanthropy in the New Orleans area.[2]
In 2012, The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience presented Goldring with the Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award for his philanthropy.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Brendan Coffey (16 December 2016). "Cheap-Liquor Billionaire Looks Abroad as Sales Slow". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d "William Goldring will receive Times-Picayune Loving Cup". nola.com. 4 March 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "William Goldring. The Understated New Orleans Philanthropist. - Travel News - eTurboNews". eturbonews.com. 19 June 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Board of Trustees - The National WWII Museum - New Orleans". The National WWII Museum - New Orleans. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "William Goldring. The Understated New Orleans Philanthropist". eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
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