On December 17, 2002, John Sleeman, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian brewer, Sleeman Breweries Ltd., announced two senior management appointments, effective January 1, 2003.

Dan Fox has been appointed Managing Director for the company's operations in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. In past years, Dan has served Sleeman Breweries in a variety of roles. Prior to this appointment, he was Vice President, Domestic Brands and Business Development, where he played a significant role in securing contracts with Sapporo and Maclays as well as the company's U.S. expansion.

Steve Pelkey has been appointed Managing Director, Western Canada. Steve previously served as Okanagan Spring's Director of Marketing in brand and operational management.

“With their appointments, we remain strongly positioned to execute Sleeman's aggressive growth strategy," John Sleeman said.

The Company has supplemented its core Sleeman brands, which are available in every province, with a family of exceptional regional brands. These include Okanagan Spring and Shaftebury in British Columbia and Alberta, Upper Canada in Ontario, Seigneuriale in Quebec and MacLays in Atlantic Canada.

The company markets and distributes world-class imported products such as Grolsch, Samuel Adams, Scottish & Newcastle, Pilsner Urquell and Strongbow Cider, and provides contract production for Japan's Sapporo products in the United States.

18 December, 2002