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AB InBev, the brewing company, based in Leuven, Belgium, has appointed a new chief after Carlos Brito stepped down after serving for 15 years. He will be officially leaving Anheuser-Busch InBev in July.
As per Fox Business, the maker of the world-famous beers, including Budweiser and Corona, announced on Thursday, May 6, that Brito will be replaced by the firm’s North American division head, Michael Doukeris, who was said to be unanimously elected by the company board.
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AB InBev appoints new CEO to lead brewer in next growth chapter
By Sandile Mchunu
Sandile Mchunu
ANHEUSER-Busch InBev (AB InBev) yesterday appointed Michel Doukeris, an inside contender, as its new chief executive tasked with the mission of accelerating transformation and leading the worldâs largest brewing company in its next chapter of growth.
Carlos Brito, 61, has been leading the group for the past 15 years and has served AB InBev for 32 years.
Doukeris, 14 years younger than Brito, has been with the group since 1996. He is the current president of AB InBevâs North America zone and will assume the leadership at the beginning of July.