Russia: SUN InBev appoints new Company’s President

SUN InBev, OJSC announces the appointment of Mihai Albu to the position of Company’s President, Russian Beer Union reported January 23. Joseph Strella, holding this position earlier, was elected to the position of Chairman of SUN InBev Board of Directors.

Mihai joined InBev in 1996 as Sales and Marketing Director, having come from the Pepsi Romania. In 2002 he was appointed General Manager Romania. Since 2006 he has been BU president, initially for Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia and Cuba, and later taking on Serbia, Montenegro, Romania and Bulgaria, altogether forming BU Central Europe & Cuba. Mihai will be in charge of operational control BU Russia being the President of SUN InBev, OJSC. Joseph Strella was elected to the position of Chairman of SUN InBev Board of Directors on 07th of January. Appointment of Joseph Strella to this role, who has huge experience in business management and knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian markets, relates to further company’s strategic development on these markets.

Announcing new appointments Francisco Sa, InBev Zone President Central & Eastern Europe, noticed: «I am glad to welcome Joe and Mihai as directors of SUN InBev, OJSC. I am sure that their huge experience and professionalism will help us continue to deliver great results in InBev Russia».

25 January, 2008