Join Women of the Vine & Spirits for
our Leadership Series:
"C-Suite Insights"
Listen First, Lead Second with Maria Stipp, CEO, Stone Brewing
Tuesday, August 17
9:00AM PST / 12:00PM EST
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Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a shared goal. Each of us can be a leader and make a positive difference, whatever our title or position.
Maria has a diverse background rooted in the alcohol beverage industry while also having successful roles in other arenas which shaped her into the leader she is today. Working for companies of varying sizes, and juggling a variety of responsibilities, Maria’s wide scope of experience and insight have been at the forefront of her role as CEO at Stone Brewing. Join us as Maria shares how those experiences shaped her into the leader she is today, and why she always listens first.
In this C-Suite interview, hear Maria’s perspective on:
- How asking questions can build an inclusive work environment
- Encourage team members to be their authentic selves
- Proactive versus Reactive Leadership
- Competence versus Confidence
Who Should Attend
- Current and future managers and leaders
- Women Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- HR Professionals
Introducing the First-of-its-Kind List of Female Leaders in the
Alcohol Beverage Industry, Worldwide
The Women of the Vine & Spirits C-Suite honors and recognizes leaders that are change-makers, co-creators and curators
in the alcohol beverage industry.
Visibility of women in traditionally male-dominated roles and industries cannot be underestimated.
These women have earned their place at the top as forward-thinkers, disruptors, innovators and icons using their voice and position
to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Qualifying Corporate Members that would like to be included in our C-Suite need to complete this form.
Once you register you will receive an email with the link to access the session. If you need further assistance please Contact Olivia Campbell, Membership Coordinator, Women of the Vine & Spirits.
Maria Stipp spent the past five years as CEO of Lagunitas Brewing Company. Previously, she was President of ecoATM, a company launched in Stone’s hometown of San Diego. Before ecoATM, Stipp was Executive Vice President at Activision, where she was responsible for Call of Duty and Guitar Hero, and further in the past, Miller Brewing Company and Kelloggs.
Stipp oversees Stone’s East and West Coast brewing production facilities, two Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens locations, seven Stone Brewing Tap Room locations and distribution to all 50 states and more than 40 countries. As CEO of Stone Brewing, she leada Stone Distributing Co., which distributes more than 40 brands of craft and specialty beverages throughout eight counties of northern and southern California. She also holds a seat on the Stone Brewing Board of Directors.
Julie Kinch is an experienced business leader who has worked for more than 25 years in the alcohol beverage industry. She is the former SVP, Chief Legal Officer for Heineken USA. She was their first female SVP and management team member and was part of the strategic and operational management of the company which has grown to over $1.5B in revenue. Julie has represented companies in various industry trade organizations and has helped shape category narratives within the legal and alcohol beverage space.
Julie is a pioneer in the beer business and a long standing advocate for gender diversity. She founded the Heineken Women’s Leadership Forum to drive the inclusion and advancement of women in the workplace. Her passion has had a lasting impact: as of 2019, 50% of Heineken USA’s employees are women and 48% of its senior leaders are women.
Her work won recognition from business and industry groups, including Westchester County’s “Women in Business” award in 2014 and as an “Equal Access to Justice” honoree in 2019. She is a regular speaker on issues of corporate culture and diversity. She has spoken at Yale and Georgetown Universities as well as EY's Women's Leadership Forum. She is a Global Ambassador for Vital Voices, a global non-profit organization that works with women leaders in the areas of economic empowerment, social justice and human rights.
As the Founder and CEO of JK Leadership Advisors, Julie continues her commitment to diversity and women’s leadership by advising companies looking to operationalize inclusion and diversity, to evolve their company cultures through empowering and engaging employees and to accelerate growth.
Prior to joining Heineken, Julie was Vice President, General Counsel for Remy Amerique, Inc. and before that, was with the law firm, White & Case. Julie is a former member of the Board of Directors for LIFT, a charity that provides access to justice for children and families in New York City, and she was on the initial Advisory Council for the Women’s Leadership Institute at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York.
Julie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Georgetown University and a JD from Boston College Law School. She currently lives in Larchmont, New York with her husband and family.
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