North American Leadership Team

Our leadership team sets the course for our company and inspires our employees across the country to take on new challenges and lead the future growth of our industry every day.

Brendan Whitworth

U.S. CEO

As CEO, Brendan leads Anheuser-Busch’s growth and long-term commercial strategy. Drawing on his deep experience in the CPG industry and years in the Marine Corps and Central Intelligence Agency, Brendan has a unique perspective on our business and consumers. In his previous role as US Chief Sales Officer, his strategic leadership, strong customer relationships, and expert use of innovative sales technologies and consumer insights resulted in improved financial results and strong commercial momentum for the company. Since joining A-B in 2013, Brendan has held key positions across our sales organization including leading trade marketing, category and sales technology efforts in the US.

Andy Thomas

President, The High End

Andy Thomas

President, The High End

Andy leads Anheuser-Busch’s High End business unit – a dedicated workforce that fuels the momentum behind our premium offerings, including imports and industry-leading craft portfolio. With more than 20 years of experience in the beer industry, he brings a depth of expertise from working with breweries of all sizes. Andy joined Anheuser-Busch in 2020 following the expanded partnership with Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), where he served as CEO and oversaw breakout growth of key craft brands including Kona Big Wave.

Bob Tallett

VP, Business Wholesaler Development

Bob Tallett

VP, Business Wholesaler Development

Bob manages Anheuser-Busch’s relationships with the brewer's nearly 400 independent wholesaler partners across the country. He has been integral in developing the company’s “Win Together” platform and focuses on ensuring the mutual success of the company and our wholesaler partners. A true “Bud Man” and 40-year veteran of the company, Bob started out as a delivery route driver and has worked at every level of the company over his career.

César Vargas

U.S. Chief External Affairs Officer

César Vargas

U.S. Chief External Affairs Officer

César oversees the company’s legal and corporate affairs functions, including communications, government affairs, community impact, as well as Clydesdale and brewery tour center operations. Vargas also oversees the company’s legal and labor relations activities including litigation, compliance, regulatory, commercial/M&A, and corporate security. César’s career in public affairs spans more than 25 years with deep experience across the U.S. and in more than 100 other markets worldwide.

Dan Hazlett

U.S. Chief Logistics Officer

Dan Hazlett

U.S. Chief Logistics Officer

Dan leads Anheuser-Busch’s logistics operations across the company’s U.S. supply chain, managing a complex network of breweries, warehouses, and distribution centers to ensure efficient, best-in-class transportation and inventory management practices. In his more than 15 years with the company, he has lead teams that were rated the best supply chain by the company’s retailer partners and were recognized globally as the top Logistics business unit in AB InBev’s Logistics Excellence Program.

Fabricio Zonzini

Business Unit President, Beyond Beer

Fabricio Zonzini

Business Unit President, Beyond Beer

Fabricio leads Anheuser-Busch's Beyond Beer business unit, driving innovation and strategic growth of the company’s award-winning portfolio of malt-based beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails, and non-alcoholic offerings. In more than 23 years with the company, he has served in positions across the globe, bringing unstoppable trends and long-term thinking to the strategic agenda to lead growth in Latin America, Asia, and North America.

Kyle Norrington

U.S. Chief Commercial Officer

Kyle Norrington

U.S. Chief Commercial Officer

Kyle oversees the Commercial organization in the U.S., continuously delivering successful results, innovative strategies, and disruptive ideas. Previously, Kyle served as President of Labatt in Canada, developing and implementing the Canada 10YP, resulting in the gain of a full share point in 2020, and step-changing the Beyond Beer portfolio and performance through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions like NÜTRL Vodka Soda. Before leading Labatt, Kyle oversaw Global Brands at AB InBev, including Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona.

Lindsay King

U.S. Chief People Officer

Lindsay King

U.S. Chief People Officer

Lindsay leads People operations for Anheuser-Busch, working to create a future with more cheers for the company’s more than 18,000 U.S. employees. In more than 17 years with the company, she has led People teams across Canada, Australia, Southeast Asia, and India, and managed complex labor negotiations and people integrations, including the combination with SABMiller in 2016.

Marcelo Michaelis

Business Unit President, Labatt

Marcelo Michaelis

Business Unit President, Labatt

As the president of Labatt, Marcelo “Mika” Michaelis leads the growth and vitality of Canada’s leading brewer. Mika joined AB InBev in 2002 first as Sales Manager with Ambev, where he held several roles, including Commercial Director and Revenue Management Director. He then transitioned to the Anheuser-Busch Commercial Leadership team in 2015 where he was the VP of Commercial Planning, Performance and Revenue Management for 2 years, and then Regional VP for 2 years. Prior to stepping into the Labatt President role in December 2021, he held the role of President, Brewers Collective with Anheuser-Busch for 3 years.

MARKO TRNINIC

U.S. Chief Technology Officer

MARKO TRNINIC

U.S. Chief Technology Officer

As Chief Technology Officer, Marko leads Anheuser-Busch’s technological transformation to fuel our commercial strategy through data and analytics, with a focus on digitizing and monetizing our ecosystem. In more than a decade with the company, he has held various technology positions in North America and Africa. Most recently, Marko was Vice President of Beer Tech for North America, where he developed and implemented innovative capabilities that were key to the company’s growth and success.

Ricardo Mattos

U.S. Chief Financial Officer

Ricardo Mattos

U.S. Chief Financial Officer

Ricardo leads the development and execution of Anheuser-Busch’s financial strategy to drive growth for the North American business. In his more than 20 years in the beer industry, he has held various finance, strategy, and commercial positions across global markets with AB InBev and Grupo Modelo, where he played a significant role in driving domestic and international growth. Prior to Grupo Modelo, Ricardo served eight years as a strategy consultant for Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey & Company.

Simon Wuestenberg

U.S. Chief Sales Officer

Simon Wuestenberg

U.S. Chief Sales Officer

Simon leads Anheuser-Busch’s U.S. sales organization, including management of the company’s six commercial regions, our chain retailer partnerships, owned distribution network, and industry leading sales force. He has been with the company for since 2006, most recently as President of AB ONE. During his time in the company's European zone, he held leadership roles in sales and general management and led the growth transformation of the company’s Italian business.

Mauricio Soufen

U.S. Chief Supply Officer

Mauricio Soufen

U.S. Chief Supply Officer

Mauricio oversees supply operations for Anheuser-Busch, including leading its flagship breweries across the country in establishing the most efficient, best-in-class supply chain processes from seed to sip. A 28-year veteran of the company, Mauricio previously led the supply organization in South America, enabling innovation, growth, and increasing net revenue.

John Rogers

U.S. Chief Sustainability & Procurement Officer

John Rogers

U.S. Chief Sustainability & Procurement Officer

John sets the vision and leads company-wide initiatives across North America to deliver a resilient, dynamic, and efficient supply chain and drive transformational change for a more sustainable future. In more than a decade with the company, he has held various positions across global markets in agricultural development, procurement, technology, and business operations and led the design and launch of the company's SmartBarley program.

Seth Hawkins

Vice President and General Counsel

Seth Hawkins

Vice President and General Counsel

Seth is the Vice President and General Counsel for North America, responsible for navigating legal matters related to Anheuser-Busch’s reputation, litigation, intellectual property, environmental affairs, and workforce disputes. In over a decade with the company, he has overseen several high-profile matters with an eye toward protecting and upholding Anheuser-Busch’s reputation as the leader of the beer industry. A St. Louis native, Seth holds degrees from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and St. Louis University School of Law.