Romanian Ursus Breweries, part of SABMiller Plc., named New Zealander Glenn Burgess to be the company’s new supply chain vice-president. From this position, Burgess will lead Ursus Breweries’ supply structure and will implement the long-term development strategy of the company.

Glenn Burgess has been working for SABMiller plc. since 2008. Before joining Ursus Breweries’ team, he was head of supply chain operations and services at Miller Brands Great Britain. He previously held key positions within Bakkavor in the UK, and Visy Industries, VersaCold Logistics Services, and Kent Removals & Storage in Australia.

Burgess holds a degree in management of technology and manufacturing from Lincoln University in Christchurch, New Zealand, and an MBA from Oxford University, Said Business School, UK.

Ursus Breweries is one of the top brewers in Romania. The company’s brands include Ursus, Timisoreana, Ciucas, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Azuga, Redd’s, Stejar, Pilsner Urquell, and Miller Genuine Draft.

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Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com