Wild Common Names Spirits Industry Veteran Brian Axelrod as President

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We’re proud to welcome Brian Axelrod as the new President of Wild Common. His leadership marks a defining milestone for our company as we continue our pursuit of becoming one of the most respected agave spirits brands on the global stage.

Axelrod brings more than two decades of experience in the global spirits industry, with a proven track record of scaling both legacy labels and entrepreneurial ventures. He co-founded Eric LeGrand Bourbon, SipMARGS, and is a Founding Partner of Chica~Chida, helping grow each brand from early stages to wider recognition. 

“As our company matures, we are thrilled to bring on Brian Axelrod as Wild Common’s first ever President,” said Andy Bardon, Founder of Wild Common. “Landing talent of his caliber signals Wild Common’s readiness to compete at the highest levels as we pursue our mission to become one of the most respected craft agave spirits brands in the world. This addition of experienced leadership positions Wild Common for sustained growth through disciplined execution.”

Axelrod echoed this excitement: “After watching Wild Common’s incredible growth over the past few years, I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the team. I admire their commitment to creating standout tequila and valuing transparency in their ingredients. In this next phase, I’ll focus on expanding into new markets, growing the team with best-in-class talent, and continuing to scale the platform and product innovation.”

Wild Common looks forward to the next chapter under Axelrod’s leadership as the brand continues to grow its presence while staying true to its roots: honoring the people, the process, and the land.

Read the full announcement on BevNET.