John J McDonnell

John McDonnell is the managing director of Tito's Vodka International. He previously served as president and chief operating officer of Patrón Spirits International and spent 18 years at Joseph E. Seagram & Sons in various domestic and international sales and marketing positions. McDonnell recently served a two-year term as chairman of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, the national trade association representing America’s leading distillers. He is a frequent guest lecturer and panelist at Suffolk University, sharing his expertise and insights on global branding. McDonnell is a strong supporter of numerous philanthropic and charitable organizations, working on issues ranging from children’s health, to hunger and clean water, to the rebuilding of New Orleans. In addition, he contributes considerable time and energy to civic and educational causes in Boston. McDonnell received a BSBA degree from Suffolk University in 1983.