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    Master distiller / blender

    Max Shapira

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    Master distiller / blender
    Portrait of Max Shapira

    i. Biography

    Coming Up

    Training at Washington and Lee University and Harvard Business School gave Max Shapira the academic base for a route that moved from Wall Street into leadership at Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. That path now places Max Shapira as Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill Brands.

    Where They Are Now

    Executive chairmanship at Heaven Hill Brands keeps Max Shapira in Bardstown, Kentucky, where the role is tied to the company’s public-facing reach. On that point, Max Shapira has said, "The unique heritage of America’s Native Spirit coupled with the Commonwealth’s flagship exposition present a grand stage for many of the finest amateur chefs."

    Career - Executive Chairman — Heaven Hill Brands - Worked on Wall Street — Wall Street - President — Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. Education: Washington and Lee University; Harvard Business School

    Honors

    None are named.

    FAQ What is Max Shapira's current role? As of 2026, Max Shapira is Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill Brands. Where did Max Shapira train or study? Max Shapira trained at Washington and Lee University and Harvard Business School.