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Former Dairy Farmers of America Exec to Lead American Cider Association

Former Dairy Farmers of America Exec to Lead American Cider Association

The American Cider Association (ACA) has named its next CEO. Monica Cohen, a former executive for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), has been appointed CEO of the hard cider trade association, taking over less than a month ahead of the ACA’s largest annual industry event, CiderCon (February 4-7).

Brewers Association Taps Bart Watson as Next CEO

Brewers Association Taps Bart Watson as Next CEO

The Brewers Association (BA) has named Bart Watson as the trade group’s next president and CEO. Watson will succeed Bob Pease, who is retiring from the organization, effective January 3. Watson’s first day in the new role will be January 6.

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Beer Institute Picks Brian Crawford as Next President & CEO

Beer Institute Picks Brian Crawford as Next President & CEO

Five months after the departure of Jim McGreevy, the Beer Institute (BI) has named its next president and CEO. The trade group today announced the appointment of Brian Crawford, the executive vice president of government affairs for the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), as its next leader.

People Moves: Molson Coors Promotes Sales Execs; Eight Beer Names Experiential Marketing Director; A-B Hires Craft Communications Lead

People Moves: Molson Coors Promotes Sales Execs; Eight Beer Names Experiential Marketing Director; A-B Hires Craft Communications Lead

As Molson Coors sales chief Kevin Doyle prepares to retire after nearly 40 years, the company has promoted two sales executives as part of its succession planning. Chief commercial solutions officer Jeff Long will be promoted to chief customer officer, a role that incoming U.S. president of sales and distributor operations Brian Fiero will vacate upon Doyle’s retirement at the end of the year.

Molson Coors Sales Chief Kevin Doyle to Retire, Brian Feiro to Replace Him

Molson Coors Sales Chief Kevin Doyle to Retire, Brian Feiro to Replace Him

Molson Coors U.S. president of sales and distributor operations Kevin Doyle will retire on December 31 after nearly 40 years with the company. Chief customer officer Brian Feiro will backfill Doyle’s position after training with him for the next several months, Molson Coors announced today.

People Moves: Katrina Shabo Takes Sales Director Role at Medusa Brewing; A-B Promotes Carrie Shafir to Brewers Collective VP of Marketing

People Moves: Katrina Shabo Takes Sales Director Role at Medusa Brewing; A-B Promotes Carrie Shafir to Brewers Collective VP of Marketing

Katrina Shabo, former director of sales and marketing at Worcester, Massachusetts-based Wormtown Brewery, has joined Medusa Brewing Company in Hudson as sales director. Carrie Shafir has been promoted to VP of marketing for the Brewers Collective, Anhesuer-Busch InBev’s (A-B’s) craft business unit.

Diageo Names Möet Hennessy Vet Rodney Williams President of Beer Business

Diageo Names Möet Hennessy Vet Rodney Williams President of Beer Business

Diageo North America (DNA) has tapped Rodney Williams as president of Diageo Beer Company (DBC) and Canada. Williams succeeds Nuno Teles, who occupied the role before moving to the United Kingdom to serve as Diageo’s managing director for Great Britain, a promotion that was announced in April.