New structure
n January, the Board of Directors of Interbrew approved a three-year Long Range Plan which includes several organisational measures. They include the re-introduction of the position of the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO will be responsible for the international operations of Interbrew. The Board has appointed Jerry Fowden, 45, a British citizen, and formerly COO of Bass Brewers.
As of January, Interbrew will be managed via a Corporate Committee and an Operating Committee. The Corporate Committee is headed by the CEO Hugo Powell who reports to the Board.
An Operating Committee is created, chaired by the COO, which will manage all operational aspects of the different regions in which Interbrew is active. Dieter Ammer is to report to the COO..