Paulaner appointed Andy Glaser as CEO of Paulaner USA effective Jan. 1. He succeeded Steve Hauser, who left the company after 10 years. In his new role, Glaser offers extensive beverage industry experience, focusing on adapting the Paulaner brand within the U.S. market and driving continued growth. He previously held leadership roles at Hennessy, Bass Ale and Champagne Henriot. Additionally, he served as Vice President of Marketing at Heineken USA from 2003 to 2008, when Paulaner was in its portfolio. Among the oldest breweries in Munich, Paulaner has brought the Bavarian way of life to beer enthusiasts since its founding in 1634. The company began importing beer to the U.S. in 1987 and is now enjoyed in more than 70 countries around the world. The Paulaner Brewery Group unites the brands Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Auer Bräu, Hopf and Fürstenberg.