Mark Buonomo

Senior Category Manager, Beer, Wine & Spirits at Global Partners

Speaker

Mark Buonomo is the Senior Category Manager for Beer, Wine, and Spirits at Global Partners, based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

He leads assortment strategy and supplier partnerships across a large convenience retail network spanning the Northeast, Virginia, and Texas.

With more than a decade of experience in beverage alcohol and retail category management, Mark focuses on driving growth through data-driven insights, emerging consumer trends, and strong collaboration with brewers and distributors.

A frequent industry speaker, he has recently presented at the 2026 Craft Brewer’s Conference in Philadelphia, a panelist from prior Cold Vault Summits, and is a two-time finalist for CSP’s Category Manager of the Year in Alcohol (2025 and 2026).

Mark brings a retailer’s perspective on how brands can win in today’s evolving and highly competitive beer marketplace.