Molson Coors promotes Swinburn to top job
Molson Coors Brewing Company has appointed Peter Swinburn as president and chief executive.
Stewart Glendinning has also been appointed as global chief financial officer.
Both appointments are effective from the conclusion of its joint venture with SABMiller to form MillerCoors in the US - expected by 30 June.
Swinburn, currently the president and chief executive officer of Coors Brewing Company, joined the company in 2002.
Glendinning, who joined Molson Coors in 2005, is currently the chief financial officer for Coors Brewers in Britain.
"Molson Coors has an extremely deep and talented management team and we are very pleased to have leaders like Peter and Stewart step seamlessly into these critical roles and take our company into its next exciting chapter," said Eric Molson, chairman of Molson Coors Brewing Company.
"Peter has been in the beer industry for 34 years, knows every facet of our business, has experience in global markets and has a proven ability to lead successfully through times of change and growth.
"He has played an important role in Molson Coors' success through his contributions in growing our brands, raising our productivity and introducing Coors Light to new and promising markets."
Swinburn added: "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Molson Coors. "This is a storied and remarkable franchise, with some of its best moments to come.
"I look forward to working closely with the many talented executives at Molson Coors, along with the Coors and Molson families, to ensure a smooth and seamless transition and capitalize on the many growth opportunities we have in front of us."
