June 2/Denver and Montreal/Canada NewsWire -- Molson Coors has named one of its senior executives and a 28-year Molson veteran to the top post at Molson in Canada. Dave Perkins assumes the role of president and chief executive officer of Molson Canada, effective June 5, 2009. He previously held the dual role of president of Molson USA and president of market development for Molson Inc. in North America. Most recently, Perkins was president of Molson Coors' Global Brand and Market Development organization.
"In addition to his many years of senior leadership experience in the brewing industry, Dave brings extensive brand-building expertise in Canada, the U.S. and global markets to this position," according to Peter Swinburn, CEO, Molson Coors Brewing Company. "As a long-time champion of Molson brands with a deep understanding of the Molson brand portfolio and Canadian markets, Dave's transition will be quick and seamless."