Asahi appoints Julian Sheezel as group GM of corporate affairs, following acquisition of CUB

Carlton & United Breweries’ (CUB) VP of corporate affairs, Julian Sheezel, has been appointed group general manager of corporate affairs for Asahi, following its acquisition of CUB earlier this month.

The deal between Asahi and CUB was first agreed to in July 2019, but was delayed due to concerns from the ACCC about the share of the beer and cider market the deal would give the Japanese brewer.

In April, the ACCC announced it would not oppose the deal following Asahi’s divestment of the Strongbow, Bonamy’s and Little Green cider brands and the Stella Artois and Beck’s beer brands.  The acquisition went through at the start of June.

Sheezel’s new role follows Asahi’s acquisition of CUB