Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world’s largest beer brewer by both volume and revenue, whose portfolio includes more than 500 beer brands sold in over 150 countries. Under the leadership of its new CEO, Michel Doukeris, the industry-leading enterprise is revitalizing its brand with a new purpose and sustainability goals to drive future growth and impact. In this episode, I speak with Michel about his leadership philosophy and his ambitious 10-year plan. This roadmap hinges on the company’s commitment to “Dream Big To Create A Future With More Cheers” and Michel shares his advice for business leaders and entrepreneurs about how to navigate an ever-changing and challenging future.
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Michel Doukeris
Michel Doukeris is AB InBev’s CEO since 1 July 2021 where he’s been leading the company towards a Future With More Cheers. Mr. Doukeris joined AB InBev in 1996 and held a number of commercial operations roles in Latin America before moving to Asia where he led AB InBev’s China and Asia Pacific operations for seven years. In 2016 he moved to the U.S. to assume the position of global Chief Sales Officer. In January 2018 he assumed leadership of Anheuser-Busch and the North American business. He was born in 1973 and is a Brazilian citizen. He holds a Degree in Chemical Engineering from Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil and a Master’s Degree in Marketing from Fundação Getulio Vargas, also in Brazil. He has also completed post-graduate programs in Marketing and Marketing Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management and Wharton Business School in the United States.
Resources
Learn more about Unilever at https://www.ab-inbev.com/
Connect with Michel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-doukeris/
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