WEBWIRE – Friday, January 19, 2024
On January 1, 2024, Mike Minami assumed the role of President and CEO of Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Having worked at Sleeman Breweries for 12 years as Vice-President, Finance and Business Strategy, Mike is happy to be back. He looks forward to leading Sleeman Breweries in its next chapter.
In 1997, Mike joined Sapporo Breweries in Japan. After starting in a domestic sales role for Tokyo, he later transferred to the Overseas Department, with responsibility for the Asia and Oceania territories.
In 2004, Mike moved to the United States as Executive Vice-President for Sapporo USA. Six years later, he moved to Guelph, Ont. and joined Sleeman Breweries Ltd. as Vice-President, Finance and Business Strategy. In 2022, Mike returned to Sapporo USA as President and CEO. Now, Mike is back with Sleeman Breweries in the seniormost role for the company.
Im happy to see everybody again, says Mike. I am looking forward to working with everyone here together again for our vision of Better Beer and Better Beyond Beer for All.
Each subsidiary of Sapporo Breweries, the parent company of Sleeman Breweries Ltd., is run by a member of Sapporos Japanese leadership team. Mike Minami assumes the role of President and CEO from predecessor Hiro Kitaoka.
An avid world traveller, Mike has also discovered a Canadian hobby that he enjoys. Mike fishes in rivers and lakes and can even be found in an ice fishing hut during the colder months.
We are excited to welcome Mike back to Sleeman Breweries and look forward to the companys success under his leadership.