Pyramid Breweries Inc. announced that John J. Lennon has been appointed as president and chief executive officer, effective in early August 2004, when Lennon will join the company.
Lennon's previous position was president and CEO of Beck's North America, a $150 million division of Interbrew, where he had responsibility for the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Lennon has over 20 years experience as a senior executive in marketing, sales and general management, including eight years leading and managing businesses within the branded consumer goods industry. In addition to Lennon's work with Beck's, he has held senior positions with Diageo, Guinness, FEMSA, Grand Metropolitan and Nestle.