Molson Coors Nominates Julia M. Brown as an Independent Director to Join Its Board of Directors
April 08 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
The Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) board of
directors today announced that Julia M. Brown has been nominated as
an independent director for election at the company’s Annual
Meeting of Stockholders on May 26, 2021. Brown is a seasoned supply
chain and procurement executive who most recently served as the
Chief Procurement Officer for Mars Wrigley. The board also
announced independent director Iain Napier will not stand for
re-election in accordance with the company’s retirement policy and
will retire from board service at the meeting.
“We are thrilled to nominate Julia for election to our Board.
She is a strategic, engaging, and transformational leader that
brings a depth of experience to the boardroom,” said Andrew Molson,
chair of the Molson Coors Board of Directors. “Julia’s background
will offer unique insights that I believe will be invaluable to our
company’s long-term success.”
Brown’s experience spans across strategic sourcing, purchasing,
co-manufacturing and logistics. Prior to Mars Wrigley, Brown served
as Chief Procurement Officer at Carnival Corporation, where she was
responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier relationship
management, overseeing nearly $10 billion in corporate
expenditures. She has also served as Chief Procurement Officer at
Mondelez International, Kraft Foods and The Clorox Company. She has
served in purchase leadership positions at The Gillette Company,
Diageo and Procter & Gamble.
“I would like to thank the Board for the opportunity to be a
part of the future of Molson Coors Beverage Company and have long
admired the rich history of Molson Coors,” said Brown. “It’s an
exciting time to join this Board and I look forward to the
continued growth of this business.”
Brown has been honored as one of the top 100 most “Influential
Blacks in Corporate America” by Savoy Magazine, as being among the
top 50 Women to Watch by FTSE 100, and as one of Black Enterprise’s
Top 75 Most Powerful Women in Business. She currently also serves
as a Director for Shutterfly and remains active in non-profit and
industry association governance.
Brown earned an Honors Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster
University in Hamilton, Canada.
Napier has served on Molson Coors’ Board of Directors since 2008
and has served on the Audit, Finance and Compensation and Human
Resources Committee at various times during his tenure on the
Board. “On behalf of the entire Board and management, I would like
to warmly thank Iain for his highly appreciated services and
important contributions to Molson Coors over his thirteen-year
tenure as a director,” Andrew Molson said.
About Molson Coors
For over two centuries Molson Coors has been brewing beverages
that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. From Coors
Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Staropramen to
Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Blue Moon LightSky, Vizzy,
Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Creemore Springs, Hop Valley and more,
Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic beer brands. While
the company’s history is rooted in beer, Molson Coors offers a
modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well. The
company’s commitment to raising industry standards and leaving a
positive imprint on our employees, consumers, communities, and the
environment is reflected in Our Imprint and our 2025 sustainability
targets. To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit
molsoncoors.com, MolsonCoorsOurImprint.com or on Twitter through
@MolsonCoors.
This press release is not a solicitation of proxies from holders
of Class A common stock of Molson Coors Beverage Company (the
“Company”) or Class A exchangeable shares of Molson Coors Canada
Inc. (“MCC”). Each of the Company and MCC will provide shareholders
with a proxy statement and other relevant materials in connection
with the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Any solicitation of
proxies by or on behalf of the Company or MCC in connection with
the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be conducted upon and
following the dissemination of the proxy statement and other
materials in accordance with applicable law. We urge stockholders
to read the proxy statement and any other relevant documents to be
filed with the SEC when available, as such documents will contain
important information. Stockholders will be able to receive the
proxy statement and other relevant documents free of charge at the
SEC's website at www.sec.gov or at www.molsoncoors.com.
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