DENVER & MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 3, 2013--
Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX) today announced that Vicky
Cookson, former human resources director of Vodafone, will join the
company as Chief People Officer for Molson Coors Europe, based in
Prague, Czech Republic, effective September 1st.
Cookson will report directly to the global chief legal and people
officer, Sam Walker and join the European leadership team, led by Mark
Hunter. Cookson brings a rich human resources background and years of
international and cross cultural experience to her new role at Molson
Coors Europe, which has over 6,000 employees and operations in the UK,
Ireland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Serbia,
Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Slovakia. She also has specialist
experience in talent management, leadership development and change
management.
“We are excited to welcome Vicky, a highly distinguished and experienced
member of the human resources community, to our European team,” said Sam
Walker, global chief legal and people officer. “Her commitment and
passion for helping professionals grow and develop, coupled with her
many years of people strategy experience make her an ideal addition to
our European leadership team.”
Cookson spent the last 13 years of her career at Vodafone, most recently
as the human resources director for the company’s Romanian business,
where she led a team of 70 human resources and property professionals in
the development and implementation of the people strategy across almost
4,000 employees. Prior to this, she was the interim HR director for
Vodafone Hungary. She also led learning and development programs across
the Vodafone Group and the UK, as well as leading internal
communications for the UK business. Prior to joining Vodafone, Vicky
worked in a variety of different human resources roles at
companies including Camelot, Fujitsu, TXU Energy and Ionica PLC.
In January 2013, Molson Coors formed the Molson Coors Europe business
segment by combining its existing businesses in the UK and Ireland with
its acquired business in nine Central European countries.
About Molson Coors Brewing Company:
Molson Coors Brewing Company is one of the world’s largest brewers. The
Company’s operating segments include Canada, the United States, Europe,
and Molson Coors International (MCI). The Company has a diverse
portfolio of owned and partner brands, including signature brands Coors
Light, Molson Canadian, Staropramen and Carling. Molson Coors is listed
as the beverage industry sector leader on the 2012/2013 Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index, the most recognized global benchmark of
sustainability among global corporations. For more information on Molson
Coors Brewing Company, visit the company’s web site, www.molsoncoors.com.
Source: Molson Coors Brewing Company
Molson Coors Brewing Company
Colin Wheeler, 303-927-2443
colin.wheeler@molsoncoors.com
or
Sébastien
Charbonneau, 514-598-6966
sebastien.charbonneau@molsoncoors.com