Beverages
10 CHROs in Beverages
These ten executives hold chief human resources officer or chief people officer titles at beverage companies, including several brewers. A reader can learn how CHROs lead people teams in beverage companies.
Professionals to explore
01—10Catherine Sinclair
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer - Asahi Europe and International · Asahi Europe & International
Chief Human Resources Officer - Asahi Europe and International since August 2020; the profile describes Asahi Europe & International as part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks and food group. Former Regional HRD Europe at Asahi Europe & International (2017–2020), Human Resources Director at Plzeňský Prazdroj (2014–2017) and Regional Head of Organisational Development, Europe at SABMiller (2012–2014).
Dave Osswald
LinkedInExperience: Chief People and Culture Officer · Molson Coors Beverage Company
Chief People and Culture Officer at Molson Coors Beverage Company since November 2024, and former Chief People and Diversity Officer there (2019–2024). Former Chief People and Diversity Officer (2018–2019), Associate General Counsel--HR and ISC (2017–2018) and Associate General Counsel & Sr. Director Business Integrity (2012–2017) at MillerCoors.
Johan Van Gossum
LinkedInExperience: Global Chief Human Resources Officer · JDE Peet's
Global Chief Human Resources Officer at JDE Peet's since September 2020; the profile describes JDE Peet's as the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company. Former Global Vice President FP&A (2019–2020), Global Vice President, People Continuity (2017–2019) and Vice President People, Europe & ABI International (2015–2017) at AB InBev.
Leah Pelz
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Harvest Hill Beverage Company
Chief Human Resources Officer at Harvest Hill Beverage Company since October 2025; the profile describes Harvest Hill as a beverage company with brands including Juicy Juice, Daily's Cocktails, Little Hug, Big Hug and Guzzlers. Former VP, Human Resources at PetVet Care Centers (2023–2025) and Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Manager (eq. to Vice President) at Phillips 66 (2018–2023).
Natalie Bickford
LinkedInExperience: Chief People Officer · Diageo
Chief People Officer at Diageo since July 2026; the profile describes Diageo as a global leader in beverage alcohol with over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries. Former Chief People Officer at Sanofi (2020–2026), Group HR Director at Merlin Entertainments (2016–2020) and SVP HR, Global Corporate Services at Sodexo (2015–2016).
Shauna Cobb
LinkedInExperience: Chief People Officer · New Belgium Brewing
Chief People Officer at New Belgium Brewing since January 2020, part of the Executive Leadership team reporting to the CEO according to the profile. Former Director of Human Resources (2019), Senior HR Manager Compensation Manager (2018–2019) and Human Resources Generalist (2014–2017) at New Belgium Brewing.
Susanne Skippari
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Carlsberg Group
Chief Human Resources Officer at Carlsberg Group since August 2024, a role the profile headline gives as Chief People & Culture Officer; the profile describes Carlsberg Group as a leading brewery group. Former Executive Vice President, People and Communications (2023–2024) and Executive Vice President, Human Resources (2017–2023) at KONE.
Thiago Porto
LinkedInExperience: Chief People Officer · AB InBev
Chief People Officer at AB InBev since January 2026; the profile describes AB InBev as operating in the beer and brewing industry and cites more than 20 years across sales, human resources and supply. Former Vice President People Middle Americas at AB InBev (2019–2025), Vice President, People at Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V. (2017–2018) and VP People, Latin America South at Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes (2015–2017).
Ulrike Kaeppler
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Capri Sun Group
Chief Human Resources Officer at Capri Sun Group since July 2025; the profile describes Capri-Sun as a kids drink brand sold in more than 100 countries. Former Chief Human Resources Officer at Lonza (2024–2025), and at Smith+Nephew former SVP Human Resources EMEA & Global Rewards (2020–2023) and SVP Human Resources APAC & Emerging Markets (2016–2019).
Yolanda Talamo
LinkedInExperience: Chief People Officer · The HEINEKEN Company
Chief People Officer at The HEINEKEN Company since January 2021; the profile says the People Function plays a key part in HEINEKEN's EverGreen growth strategy. Former SVP HR Heineken Americas at The HEINEKEN Company (2016–2020), Senior HR VP Latam at SAB Miller Latin America (2012–2016) and Chief HR Officer at Cisneros (2011–2012).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's company type and footprint to yours, since a global brewer or spirits group faces different workforce questions than a single-brand drinks company or a regional business. Also consider whether you want someone who built an HR career inside beverages or someone who brought top HR experience from another industry.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you staff production and distribution around seasonal peaks in demand?
- 02What has worked for keeping frontline sales and route staff while competing for the same workers as other consumer companies?
- 03How do you keep culture and people practices consistent across many countries and brands after acquisitions?
Reaching CHROs in Beverages
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Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Asahi Europe & International, Molson Coors Beverage Company and JDE Peet's, based on profile data retrieved on October 3, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
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