Anheuser Busch North America CEO Brendan Whitworth to step down

Anheuser-Busch InBev North American Chief Executive Officer Brendan Whitworth will leave his role at the end of November 2026, according to reports from Food Dive and Brewbound. Food Dive, BevNET, Brewbound, Yahoo Finance, The Business Journals, and VinePair all reported on November 2 that the brewing company announced his departure. Whitworth is stepping down to become the chief executive officer of Equinox, a luxury fitness and lifestyle brand. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

AB InBev Chief Executive Officer Michael Doukeris will step in to lead Anheuser-Busch, Food Dive reported. Doukeris previously managed the North American operations from 2018 to 2021. Meanwhile, the world's largest beer manufacturer is searching for a new long-term North American leader, according to BevNET and Brewbound. [1][2][3]

The executive shift comes as the brewer works to halt sliding sales volumes and diversify its business beyond beer, Food Dive reported. Anheuser-Busch was historically based in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew into the largest brewery in the world in 1957. [1][7]