California Grapes International, Inc. Announces Our New VP International Business Development
July 17 2012 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
California Grapes International, Inc. (OTCPINK: CAGR), a leading
provider of full service export, marketing, promotions,
distribution and sales for the California Wine Industry,
internationally, has hired Mr. Tom Rappé as the new VP of
International Business Development.
Mr. Rappé is a 20 year veteran in the wine industry and has an
extensive background in the exportation and customer development
process. His professional career in the wine industry has given him
a broad range of expertise with all facets of wine sales from the
“Branded Producers” to the “Bulk” and “Private Label” suppliers.
With a track record of participation in cross-national business
development and broad experience in international sales strategies,
contract negotiations, relationship building, product development,
and project management, Mr. Rappé has strong communication and
interpersonal skills, and is successful in customer orientation in
cross-culture environments.
Mr. Rappé will be heading up the Broker Alliance Program (“BAP”)
for California Grapes International (“CGI”) as his primary role.
His experience in both the European and Asian markets provide for
an understanding and “network of value” that will be beneficial in
the further development of the brokers CGI brings into the “BAP”
program. Mr. Rappé has been focused as a buyer’s agent for many
years. His “service based” sales approach and expertise in “Bulk”
and “Private Label” wine sales will round out the CGI offerings and
provide for many more market opportunities.
“Tom’s success in this industry has been based on the simple
philosophy of providing a customer what they want to buy not sell
them what he has to offer. His understanding of the value that CGI
offers in this respect, and the ability to provide the largest
portfolio of California wine outside the US market, makes for a
perfect match. The opportunities and resources that Tom brings to
the table are very exciting and truly enhance the CGI team!” –
Jeffrey Crittenden – CEO California Grapes International, Inc.
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