For the past two years, under Swinburn's direction, Coors Brewers has generated solid EBIT and margin growth, developed a significant stream of market innovations, including C2 -- a mid-strength Carling brand, and launched Coors Light successfully in the U.K. in response to the country's growing trend toward lighter lagers.

Prior to his current position at Coors Brewers, Swinburn served as president of Coors Brewers Worldwide and was based in Denver. He has been in the beer industry since 1974 and joined Coors during its acquisition of the Bass U.K. business in 2002.

Swinburn is a graduate of the University of Wales with a BSc Honours in Economics and is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Mark Hunter steps into the role as CEO of Coors Brewers with an extensive background in the beer business and many years as a brand builder and strategic leader.

"Mark brings outstanding qualifications to the leadership of our Coors Brewers business team," said Kiely. "He has deep knowledge and insight into the U.K. market. His keen sense of how to market brands in different cultures and his strategic thinking ability will be key to winning in our U.K. business."

Hunter's responsibilities currently include all sales and marketing activities across Canada. He also chairs the Molson Coors Marketing Council, responsible for enterprise-wide thinking on portfolio management, insight and innovation, emerging consumer communication models and marketing capability. Hunter has nearly 20 years of beer industry experience, beginning with Bass Brewers Ltd. where he held a number of positions of increasing responsibility.

Hunter is a graduate of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland with an Honours Bachelor degree in Marketing and Business Administration.

From the October 22, 2007, Prepared Foods e-Flash