Foster's Group Limited (Foster's) today announced the appointment of Stephen Brauer to the role of Managing Director, Foster’s Americas, effective 13 April 2009.

Stephen has over 20 years experience with global wine and spirits companies including Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Peak Wines, Seagram and most recently as General Manager, Pernod Ricard U.S.A.

"I am delighted to welcome Stephen to Foster’s”, Chief Executive Officer Ian Johnston said. “With over twenty years of US drinks industry experience, including 14 years in the Napa, Stephen is a proven performer.”

“He has led the recent turnaround of the Pernod Ricard USA wine and champagne business”’ Ian said. “I look forward to Stephen making a significant contribution as part of the Foster’s leadership team.”

Stephen holds a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and is married with three children.

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