Leading Executives in Breweries
Michel Doukeris
Chief Executive Officer, Anheuser-Busch InBev
AB InBev’s global CEO since July 2021; credited with disciplined cost focus that buoyed 2025 earnings, and joined Ecolab’s board in February 2025.
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Dolf van den Brink
Chairman & CEO, Heineken N.V.
Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO since 2020; steered Heineken to a 2025 profit beat and share buyback while pushing premiumization and no‑alcohol growth.
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Jacob Aarup‑Andersen
Chief Executive Officer, Carlsberg Group
Appointed CEO in September 2023; navigating a tougher 2025 backdrop while tightening guidance and execution across markets.
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Gavin Hattersley
President & Chief Executive Officer, Molson Coors Beverage Company
CEO since 2019 who led a successful revitalization and premiumization drive; announced plans to retire by December 31, 2025.
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Atsushi Katsuki
President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Asahi Group Holdings
Long‑time Asahi executive elevated to Group CEO; driving a global portfolio that includes Peroni, Asahi, and Grolsch.
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Yoshinori Isozaki
Representative Director of the Board & CEO, Kirin Holdings
Veteran Kirin leader and current CEO; in June 2025 was nominated to chair Global Compact Network Japan, underscoring his sustainability profile.
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Bill Newlands
President & Chief Executive Officer, Constellation Brands (Modelo/Corona USA)
CEO since 2019 overseeing the U.S. beer powerhouse behind Modelo and Corona in the U.S. market.
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Nik Jhangiani
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Diageo (Guinness)
Became interim CEO on July 16, 2025; leading a turnaround that includes cost‑savings and portfolio actions across spirits and beer (Guinness).
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Brendan Whitworth
Chief Executive Officer, Anheuser‑Busch (U.S.), Anheuser‑Busch (U.S.)
U.S. CEO who led a 2025 push to reframe “domestic beer” as “American beer,” part of a broader Made‑in‑America reset.
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Daniel Cocenzo
President (Mexico), Grupo Modelo (AB InBev Mexico)
Took over as President on January 1, 2024; fronted a multi‑billion‑dollar 2025–2027 Mexico investment to expand capacity and circular packaging.
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Carlos Eduardo Klutzenschell Lisboa
Chief Executive Officer, Ambev (AB InBev South America)
Assumed CEO role January 1, 2025, after leading AB InBev’s Middle Americas Zone; now steering Brazil’s largest brewer.
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Zong Xiang Jiang
Chairman & President, Tsingtao Brewery
Chairman and President guiding one of China’s top brewers and an iconic global brand.
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Zhao Chunwu
President (Acting Chairman), China Resources Beer (Snow)
Company President who assumed acting chair responsibilities after June 27, 2025, helping steady the world’s largest beer brand by volume (Snow).
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Hiroshi Tokimatsu
President & Representative Director (CEO), Sapporo Holdings
Became President & Representative Director in March 2025; leading the 149‑year‑old brewer’s next phase in Japan and abroad.
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Pryce Greenow
President & Chief Executive Officer, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Ex‑Beam Suntory executive tapped as President & CEO effective February 26, 2024, to expand an iconic U.S. craft brand.
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Jim Koch
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, The Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Founder who returned to the CEO role effective August 15, 2025, to guide the next phase for Sam Adams, Twisted Tea and more.
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James Taylor
Chief Executive Officer, BrewDog
Elevated to CEO in March 2025 amid a leadership reshuffle, tasked with restoring growth and profitability across bars and beer.
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Shaun Belongie
Chief Executive Officer, New Belgium Brewing (Lion/Kirin)
Former CMO who built Voodoo Ranger into a top craft franchise; named CEO to lead New Belgium and Bell’s portfolio integration.
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