Lion merges Australia and NZ units, appoints new CEO

Lion merges Australia and NZ units, appoints new CEO
Lion NZ made a $27.7m loss after tax last year. (Image: NZME)
Staff reporters
Lion is consolidating its Australian and New Zealand businesses under a single leadership structure and has named Anubha Sahasrabuddhe as chief executive officer. In announcing "Lion ANZ" on Wednesday, the alcoholic beverage company stated that the "simplified approach" will enable it to respond more quickly to customer needs and market opportunities.Sahasrabuddhe, currently chief growth and commercial officer and co-leader of Lion Australia, will step into the top job on Oct 1, succeeding Sam Fischer, who will depart a...