Tim Cooper steps down after 23 years as Coopers’ Managing Director
Australia | As part of its succession planning, Dr Tim Cooper, the Managing Director of Australia’s largest family-owned beer group, Coopers Brewery, is stepping down after 23 years. On 1 March, Dr Cooper, 68, will be succeeded by Michael Shearer, currently Coopers’ General Manager. Mr Shearer is the first non-family member to run the brewery in its 163-year-long history. He will oversee the further development of the 6th generation Coopers currently working in the business.