Long Island Wine Council Appoints New Marketing Director

The Long Island Wine Council recently announced that Ali Tuthill was appointed Marketing Director starting April 6.

Tuthill was chosen after an extensive search by a special committee of the Council’s board.

She graduated from Lafayette College where she was an NCAA Division 1 athlete in swimming and lacrosse as well as a three-time Academic All-American.

Tuthill was recently the Director of Marketing and Brand Management for PUMA North America, where she oversaw all brand positioning and marketing strategy for the company’s lifestyle category.

She had been with PUMA since 2007, managing wholesale marketing and media planning in previous company positions.

Before joining PUMA, she worked for several New York based media companies and marketing firms.

“We are thrilled that Ali will be joining the Council to spearhead a major re-branding effort for the region,” Sal Diliberto, Long Island Wine Council President said. “She brings considerable experience and a fresh perspective to this new position in our organization.”

Tuthill is an avid runner, having twice qualified for the Boston Marathon. She is passionate about wine and the sustainable food movement.

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