Rob Sands

Robert Scott Sands (born 1958/59) is an American billionaire businessman, and the executive chair and former CEO of Constellation Brands, a Fortune 500 beer, wine and spirits company founded by his father Marvin Sands.

Early life Robert Scott Sands is the son of Marvin Sands, and has an older brother, Richard Sands.

He grew up in Canandaigua, New York, and was educated at The Harley School in Rochester, New York, graduating in 1976. Sands earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Skidmore College, followed by a juris doctor from Pace University.

Career Marvin Sands founded the Canandaigua Wine Company in 1945, aged 21. By 1980, its annual sales topped $50 million, was renamed Constellation Brands in 2000, and has acquired numerous companies including Robert Mondavi wine and Svedka vodka. In October 2018, he became the executive chairman of the company.

Sands is a board member of Rochester General Health Systems, Thompson Hospital, Rochester Business Alliance, and chairman of the New York Wine and Culinary Center.

Personal life In 1986, Sands married Jessica Nancy Zingesser. Sands is married to Pamela Sands (nee Kaufman) and lives in Canandaigua, New York.