John Barnett exits Molson
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Molson Breweries announces the departure of its president and CEO John Barnett, who has been in the post for three years. Barnett, who managed Molson USA before joining the Canadian brewer, has resigned to assume the post of regional chief executive at the Americas for Rothmans International effective Nov. 2, 1998. To be based in Toronto, Barnett will oversee Rothmans Benson & Hedges as well as the firm's operations in Altanta, GA, and the Caribbean. No replacement has been named for Barnett at Molson. In other developments, Molson is reportedly cutting ties with BBDO Canada after four years. The brewer has not determined whether to find a new advertising agency or use its existing roster of marketing units.
Publication Name: Marketing Magazine
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1196-4650
Year: 1998
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Downey to lead Molson's strategy
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Molson Canada has a new SVP for marketing in Michael Downey, who has quit his job as president of SkyDome to accept the position. Downey will develop the brewer's national marketing strategy as well as oversee its sales strategy, advertising campaigns and promotions. Prior to his appointment, he also served at Labatt, a rival of Molson. Downey's resume includes doing marketing work for the Toronto Raptors and the Toronto Maple Leafs and the signing of 44 corporate sponsors for the Air Canada Center.
Publication Name: Marketing Magazine
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1196-4650
Year: 1999
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Gordon leaves Molson post
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Molson Canada has announced the resignation of Ian Gordon, vice-president responsible for specialty brands in Dec 2000. Gordon joined the company in Mar 2000 from his position at Unilever as hair care category director. His reponsibilities for the Rickard's Red and Dave Nichols beers have been transferred to Rob Grunette, VP of marketing, while the Heineken and Corona brands will be handled by Anne Marie Halpin, VP marketing for licensed brands.
Publication Name: Marketing Magazine
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1196-4650
Year: 2000
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