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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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Sapporo-Stone Officially Appoints Zach Keeling as CEO

Sapporo-Stone Officially Appoints Zach Keeling as CEO

Sapporo-Stone Brewing is officially making Zach Keeling its new CEO. Keeling was appointed interim CEO in January when then-CEO Maria Stipp stepped down from the role after guiding the Escondido, California-headquartered brewery through its 2022 acquisition by the Japanese brewing giant and through its integration.

Alaskan Brewing CEO Linda Thomas Departs After 30 Years

Alaskan Brewing CEO Linda Thomas Departs After 30 Years

Alaskan Brewing Company CEO Linda Thomas is stepping down from her role at the Juneau-headquartered craft brewery after three decades. Alaskan chief operations officer (COO) Max Rule will take over as CEO, effective June 1.

Sierra Nevada Promotes Ellie Preslar to CCO

Sierra Nevada Promotes Ellie Preslar to CCO

Sierra Nevada VP of sales Ellie Preslar has been promoted to chief commercial officer of the California-based craft brewery. Preslar fills the position left vacant by the retirement of Joe Whitney in October, after 17 years at Sierra Nevada.

James Watt Steps Down as BrewDog CEO, Assumes ‘Captain’ Role

James Watt Steps Down as BrewDog CEO, Assumes ‘Captain’ Role

BrewDog co-founder James Watt has stepped down as CEO of the Scottish craft brewery and will assume the new role of “captain” and co-founder, while also serving as a non-executive director on the company’s board of directors, according to multiple news reports.

Monster Co-CEO Rodney Sacks Announces Succession Plan in Q1 Earnings Call

Monster Co-CEO Rodney Sacks Announces Succession Plan in Q1 Earnings Call

Monster Beverage Corporation chief executive Rodney Sacks laid out a likely succession plan Thursday that will eventually see co-CEO Hilton Schlosberg taking over the role entirely, as Sacks is “considering” reducing his day-to-day duties sometime next year.

Industry Data Veteran Joins 3 Tier Beverages as First COO

Industry Data Veteran Joins 3 Tier Beverages as First COO

Turiya Luzadder, a former strategic analyst for Molson Coors, has joined 3 Tier Beverages as the Chicago-based data analytics and sales consulting firm’s first chief operating officer (COO).