Bobby Burg, chief supply chain officer for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, will be stepping away from his day to day responsibilities and assume the role of strategic advisor to Thomas Greenlee, chief financial officer, effective March 1.

The company said Burg will contributing his expertise and help to ensure the continued success of Southern Glazer’s multi-year supply chain transformation initiative, for which he played a pivotal development role. This includes strategic support for the Company’s 3PL subsidiary Ankaa Global Logistics, as well as emerging technology deployments, and future distribution center real estate strategies. He will also guide the transition of supply chain and operations leadership to the next generation, helping to further develop the strong talent bench he has nurtured throughout his tenure with the Company. 

Burg has been a key architect of the Company’s technology and supply chain evolution since joining Southern Glazer’s through the acquisition of his family’s South Carolina distributorship in 1993. 

Over his three‑decade tenure, he held pivotal leadership roles—including CIO and Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy—guiding major enterprise initiatives across logistics, technology, and operations. Burg has also helped establish top-notch Business Continuity, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability capabilities for the Company, while most recently guiding significant implementations in technology, automation, and new supply chain service offerings for suppliers and customers. 

“Bobby has built a world-class supply chain function that is not just industry-leading, but one to be admired by any business,” said Wayne E. Chaplin, president/CEO. “We are grateful for Bobby’s dedication, vision, and expertise, and we look forward to his continued contributions over the years as a trusted advisor as we continue to innovate in this critical area of our enterprise.” 

With this transition, Drew Vermilion, senior vp-supply chain strategy, and Ron Flanary, senior vice president-National Operations, will report directly to Greenlee.