Don Sebastiani & Sons promotes Mike Cekay to Executive Vice President / Global Sales Manager

Don Sebastiani & Sons, a family-owned wine company in Sonoma, California, announces the promotion of Mike Cekay to Executive Vice President / Global Sales Manager. In his expanded role, Mike will assume day today responsibility for all Export, Transportation and Travel Channels.

“Mike’s promotion is well-deserved and a reflection of the increased amount of work that he has assumed – particularly when it comes to our International Sales.” said Donny Sebastiani, President of Don Sebastiani & Sons. “He provides valuable insight and guidance across all functions within our organization. His leadership and guidance have been invaluable over the past year, and this promotion recognizes his hard work and achievements.”

Cekay joined Don Sebastiani & Sons in 2009 as Senior Vice President, National Sales Manager. As SVP, Mike has managed a broad portfolio of successful Don Sebastiani & Sons wine brands, including Smoking Loon, Aquinas Napa Valley, The Crusher and Project Paso. Over the past year, Cekay has played a critical role in the execution of the company’s efforts to reposition its brands up-market.

Cekay earned a bachelors degree from the University of Maryland and has an MBA from the University of Miami, Florida. Before coming to Don & Sons, Cekay worked as the Vice President Off Chain National Accounts for Beam Global.

About Don Sebastiani & Sons: Don Sebastiani &Sons is a family-owned wine negociant firm specializing in the marketing of upscale varietal wines. Principals Don Sebastiani and sons, Donny and August, are third and fourth generation California vintners and merchants. The company is headquartered in Sonoma Valley and has a winery in the Napa Valley. Don Sebastiani &Sons is preparing to release their newest brand, Project Paso, which feature wines made Paso Robles grown grapes.