SABMiller announces death of its chairman Graham Mackay
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SABMiller, one of the world's biggest brewers, says its chairman, Graham Mackay has died after suffering from a brain tumor.
The 64-year old Mackay helped lead the company through some of its most dramatic recent moments as it moved from its South African roots to become a massive global player with operations in 75 countries.
He became chief executive of South African Breweries Plc upon its listing on the London Stock Exchange in 1999.
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He led SABMiller's global expansion, including the acquisition of Miller Brewing Company in the United States and the subsequent re-naming of it as SABMiller plc. He also was instrumental in the joint venture between SABMiller and Molson Coors in 2008; and the acquisition of Foster's in Australia, 2011.
John Manser was named chairman Wednesday.