Emily Pittman appointed President of Kompania Piwowarska

Emily Pittman has been appointed as President of Kompania Piwowarska, succeeding Igor Tikhonov, who led the company for the past eight years. In her new role, Emily Pittman is responsible for Kompania Piwowarska’s operations in Poland and oversees Dreher Breweries, Asahi Group’s business in Hungary. She has been with Asahi Group since 2023, most recently leading the Group’s businesses in the Netherlands and France.

Emily Pittman joined Asahi Group in September 2023 as Managing Director of Koninklijke Grolsch. In the following years, she led the transformation of the company’s operations in the Netherlands and France, focusing on business development, improving operational efficiency and preparing the organisation for further growth.

– Poland is an important market for Asahi Group, and Kompania Piwowarska is a market leader in Poland with a very strong portfolio and an experienced team. I am taking on this role at a challenging time for the category, but I also see many opportunities for further business development. I want to draw on my experience while getting to know the Polish market, our partners and our team. I am very pleased to begin this new chapter together with Kompania Piwowarska – says Emily Pittman, President of Kompania Piwowarska.

Strengthening Asahi Group’s position in the Netherlands and France

Under Emily Pittman’s leadership, Asahi’s operations in the Netherlands and France underwent a significant transformation that strengthened the company’s market position and laid the foundations for further development. During this period, brands including Grolsch and Viper delivered growth, while the organisation improved its operational efficiency and integrated supply chain performance.

Emily Pittman also supported the delivery of Grolsch Brewery’s sustainability goals. Under her leadership, Gulpener Breweries was incorporated into Asahi’s operations in the Netherlands, broadening the portfolio and supporting the company’s development across the wider beverages category.

The new President of Kompania Piwowarska is also committed to talent development and building a strong organisational culture. She serves as Co-Chair of Asahi Group’s Global Diversity Council.

Extensive experience in international business

Before joining Asahi Group, Emily Pittman worked at Unilever, where she served as Vice President and Managing Director for Ireland. In this role, she also led organisational change and initiatives aimed at strengthening employee engagement. At Unilever, she was also a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Council and founded a network promoting gender diversity.

She began her career in marketing in New Zealand before moving into a range of commercial and marketing roles in the UK and Ireland within the Coca-Cola system.

Emily Pittman brings extensive experience in business management, sales and marketing across multiple markets. Her background combines leading organisational transformations and developing growth strategies with a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day business challenges.