Molson Coors has named Rahul Goyal as CEO, succeeding Gavin Hattersley, who will be retiring.  

Goyal has been with the brewer for more than 20 years, most recently as chief strategy officer, a position he took over in 2019. 

He will take over the position from 1 October with Hattersley staying on until the end of the year as a special adviser.  

In a statement by Molson Coors, the company said: “During his 24-year career with Molson Coors, Rahul has been a driving force behind some of our most successful ventures, serving in roles spanning strategy, information technology and finance.  

“In his most recent role as chief strategy officer, Rahul has been integral to expanding our portfolio in meaningful ways to reach more consumers during more occasions, including driving our beyond beer ambitions by building successful partnerships with The Coca-Cola Company and Fever-Tree and leading the acquisitions of ZOA and Naked Life.” 

Goyal added: “Since joining in 2001, it has been a privilege to be part of a company with a historic legacy of amazing brands supported by a talented team of employees and a strong network of distributors, customers and partners. 

“I’m ready to take on both the opportunities and the challenges ahead of us, knowing that we have the brands, the people, and the passion to deliver on our ambitions.”