Constellation Brands CHRO Kris Carey to step down, Paula Erickson to succeed

Constellation Brands (STZ) announced that Paula Erickson will join the company and assume the role of executive VP and chief human resources officer, effective April 21. Erickson will join the company’s executive management committee and have oversight responsibility for all aspects of Constellation’s HR business partnership, global talent initiatives, HR operations, and global total rewards programs. The company and Kris Carey, Constellation’s current executive VP and chief human resources officer, have mutually agreed that Carey will step down from her role and depart the company in May. Carey will serve in an advisory capacity for a brief period of time and will work closely with Erickson to ensure a leadership transition and continuity of Constellation’s people strategy.