AB InBev appoints former CUB marketing boss, Richard Oppy to global role

Richard Oppy, Carlton & United Breweries’ former marketing director, has been appointed to take the role of global vice-president for global brands with parent company AB InBev.

Oppy was promoted to vice president marketing for InBev’s Asia Pacific South region in February last year after two years in charge of CUB’s local marketing operations.

Newly appointed AB InBev head of marketing, Richard Oppy: ““At a time when other consumer goods companies have cut costs, we have invested in innovation and fuelled growth.”

The appointment will see him based in New York with responsibility for global brands including including Corona, Stella Artois and Budweiser.