SABMiller India names Grant Liversage as new MD!

SABMiller India, the subsidiary of SABMiller plc, today announced the appointment of Grant Liversage as Managing Director of the company. Grant takes over from Paolo Lanzarotti who will now be taking up the position of Managing Director of SABMiller’s subsidiary Plzensky Prazdroj in the Czech Republic. Grant’s key responsibilities include overseeing the company's operations, expansion & growth in the country and working towards building the business in the diverse and challenging Indian market. He will be taking over the mandate from 1st of August, 2013.

Grant is a chartered accountant, who has held various senior roles both within SABMiller and externally. Most recently he has led Cervejas de Mozambique (CDM) as the Managing Director, based in Maputo, Mozambique. Prior to this he was the Managing Director of SABMiller`s Ghanaian subsidiary, Accra Brewery.

Grant commenced his career in 1985 with KPMG and held several Finance Director positions prior to taking on business leadership roles. He comes to India with a strong knowledge and expertise of several markets including South Africa, Hong Kong, Swaziland, Zambia, Ghana and Mozambique.

Ari Mervis, Managing Director- SABMiller Asia Pacific said, “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Liversage to the position of Managing Director of SABMiller India. I am confident that Grant’s leadership, vision and extensive experience will be instrumental in further driving the company’s growth and performance that has been well established under Paolo’s leadership. I would like to thank Paolo Lanzarotti for his contribution to the business and wish him success for his next challenge within the Group”.

On the eve of his appointment, Grant Liversage, Managing Director designate, SABMiller India said, “I feel privileged to join our India operations. Given its current size and changing demographics, India offers a great opportunity and I am happy to be part of the team driving SABMiller India’s commitment to grow and expand in the country.”