Malaysia & China: Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Managing Director to become CEO of Carlsberg Greater China

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd said Henrik Juel Andersen will assume the role of managing director come July 1, replacing Soren Ravn, 39, who will become CEO of Carlsberg Greater China, The Sun Daily reported.

Carlsberg Malaysia oversees the Malaysia and Singapore operations.

Andersen, 46, is currently regional CEO of Carlsberg IndoChina, a position he has held for five years. He has also held general management positions for Carlsberg in Vietnam, China and Taiwan.

In a statement on April, 24, Carlsberg Malaysia said Ravn and Andersen will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition and handover in Malaysia and Singapore over the next few months.

Meanwhile, Ravn in his new role will oversee China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, which is a key component of Carlsberg Group's growth platform in Asia.

Comprising 41 breweries, with more than 15,000 employees and around 3 billion litres of annual beer sales, Carlsberg Greater China is one of the largest volume contributors to the Carlsberg group.

26 April, 2013