Robert Hanson
InvestorOperating Advisor at Butterfly
About
Robert Hanson is an Operating Advisor at Butterfly focused on the beverage and beverage alcohol sectors, and served as the firm's lead operating advisor on the take-private acquisition of the Duckhorn Portfolio. He previously held CEO, President, and board roles across consumer brands, including Global Portfolio President of Wine and Spirits at Constellation Brands, Chairman and CEO of John Hardy, and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters. Earlier in his career he spent 23 years at Levi Strauss & Co., where he rose to Global President.
Invests in
Consumer
Investments
Led
Duckhorn Portfolio
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Butterfly
Aaron Kirkbride
Partner, Investment Team at Butterfly
Adam Waglay
CEO, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Butterfly
Alex Ma
Senior Associate, Investment Team at Butterfly
Bill Allen
Operating Advisor at Butterfly
Charles Hoffman
Corporate Controller at Butterfly
Charlotte Porter
Vice President, Transformation Team at Butterfly
Christian Mandrakos
Vice President, Investment Team at Butterfly
Derick Prelle
Partner & Chief Transformation Officer at Butterfly
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Robert Hanson?
- Robert Hanson is an Operating Advisor at Butterfly focused on the beverage and beverage alcohol sectors, and served as the firm's lead operating advisor on the take-private acquisition of the Duckhorn Portfolio. He previously held CEO, President, and board roles across consumer brands, including Global Portfolio President of Wine and Spirits at Constellation Brands, Chairman and CEO of John Hardy, and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters. Earlier in his career he spent 23 years at Levi Strauss & Co., where he rose to Global President.
- Where does Robert Hanson work?
- Robert Hanson is Operating Advisor at Butterfly.
- What does Robert Hanson invest in?
- Robert Hanson invests in Consumer.
- What companies has Robert Hanson invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Duckhorn Portfolio.
- Does Robert Hanson lead rounds?
- Yes β Robert Hanson has led 1 tracked investment.








