Molson Coors Beverage Co.

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Previously at Schwans, the exec helped revitalize the pizza business by repositioning iconic brands like Red Baron and Freschetta, including launching new advertising and bringing consumer driven innovation.

The new CFO was most recently Vice President Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Molson Coors Brewing Company.

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Molson Coors Brewing Company will pay $3.5 billion to acquire StarBev, giving the Canadian-American beer maker a new base in Europe and adding more than 20 brands to its portfolio.

As a market leader in its region, StarBev provides Molson Coors with a great platform for growth and an excellent foundation from which to extend key brands, such as Carling, into Central and Eastern Europe.

The executive will replace Bill Waters, who was named the Companys Chief Corporate Strategy Officer in January.

SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company name a successor to current CEO Leo Kiely following his decision to retire.