Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has announced the appointment of Sunny Mirpuri as Sales Director for Convenience and Wholesale. His new role at the AB InBev subsidiary will come into effect on 6 September.
Mirpuri joined Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I in 2008 and has held a variety of senior roles across the Off-Trade sales, finance and category management teams. His most recent position was as a Commercial Director, where he oversaw several of the business’ key grocery accounts.
In his new role, Mirpuri will be focused on delivering growth and distribution across the brewer’s portfolio in the convenience and wholesale channel, increasing the presence of the company’s portfolio of beers, including Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona.
Mirpuri will replace Jessica Markowski, who has held the role since 2019. The company highlighted that she was instrumental in shoring up supply and accelerating its digital transformation within the Convenience and Wholesale channels. She is moving onto “new opportunities” outside of the business.
“My father owned and ran a wholesale company, so I have first-hand experience of how important convenience and wholesale stores are within local communities,” said Mirpuri.
“I’m excited to step up to the plate and expand on the strong foundations Jessica has built during her tenure. Listening closely to customers and understanding their needs will be a key focus of mine as stores continue to adapt to post-pandemic conditions and beyond.”
Mark Wingfield-Digby, Off-Trade Sales Director at the Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, commented: “Firstly, I would like to say a huge thank you to Jessica. She leaves behind an incredible legacy, and we are so grateful for the strong team she’s put in place, as well as the transformation she’s lead in our business.
“We are delighted to be promoting Sunny to the role of Sales Director for Convenience and Wholesale. Having worked in the business for over 10 years, he has a strong understanding of both our needs and the needs of our customers. His experience will be vital in driving continued growth in the convenience and wholesale channel, and supporting our customers as they navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic landscape.”
