India: AB InBev names head of its Business Unit India

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) on September 9 announced appointment of Pedro Aidar as the President of Business Unit India, which includes India and other South Asian countries after its merger with SABMiller, the Business Standard reported.

"Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV today announced appointment of Pedro Aidar as the Business Unit President for BU India, consisting of India and other South Asian countries, following completion of the recommended business combination with SABMiller," the company said in a statement.

"This announcement follows the recent global announcement on August 4 of the intended organisational structure, leadership team and other key appointments for the combined group."

The new Business Unit India will be headquartered in Bengaluru and Aidar will be reporting to Jan Craps, Zone President for Asia Pacific South, based out of Melbourne.

Aidar has been with AB InBev for over 15 years. Previously, he held the position of Vice-President Finance for APAC region based out of Shanghai, after which he moved to India last year as he was appointed President for the Business Unit India South-East Asia.

In February this year, AB InBev received fair trade regulator CCI's approval to acquire its close rival SABMiller for about 71 billion pounds.

In India, AB InBev is present through its wholly-owned subsidiary Crown Beers India Private, which is engaged in the business of brewing, distributing and selling Budweiser and Budweiser Magnum.

08 September, 2016