Lion manages a portfolio of alcoholic beverages including beers, ciders, and wines across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The company is self-described as the largest alcohol beverage company in New Zealand.

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Lion | 132,661 followers on LinkedIn. Lion is a global beverage company with a portfolio that includes many market-leading names in beer, wine, spirits, seltzer &amp; non-alcoholic drinks. Our range includes classic brands like Tooheys, Speights, XXXX and Wither Hills, and craft beer brands like Little Creatures, James Squire and New Belgium’s Fat Tire. 

We employ over 4,000 diverse and talented people across Australia, New Zealand and the United States, who are passionate about their craft and working towards a shared purpose: Making the Moment Mean More.

Executive Director - Lion

Jun Saiki

Championing Customer Centricity and Growing Businesses

Allan Dib

We’re excited to introduce Chris Browne , one of the rising leaders in our Revenue Growth Management (RGM) team. At Lion, leadership isn’t just about managing—it’s about jumping into new challenges, learning along the way, and bringing your authentic self to work every day. In the second of our Crafting Leaders social series, Chris’s story highlights how Lion encourages him to lead with confidence, authenticity, and, of course, a bit of fun! Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more leaders from across the business. For now, check out Chris’s story on our Blog page of our careers site, and see why Lion is the perfect place to learn, lead and grow your leadership skills https://lnkd.in/gMvYG6-d #lifeatlion #growthontap #leadership #leadershiplessons #leadershiptips #leadersatlion #dontsettleforordinary #beverageindustrycareers #people &culture #dontsettleforordinary

HRM Online recently spoke with Sarah Abbott , Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lion, about how we create an inclusive culture at Lion. Sarah discussed Lion’s leading practice inclusion and respect initiatives, as well as tools that we’ve developed and embraced across the organisation to ensure that we are fostering a workplace where all perspectives are encouraged and valued. You can read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gpqrVRPY

We caught up with some of our Emergent Talent Program participants to hear firsthand about their experiences. Whether it was gaining new perspectives, developing resilience, or finding the confidence to lead, each story shows just how impactful the program has been in shaping their personal and professional growth. Through a mix of hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world challenges, they’ve walked away with skills they can carry forward, not just in their careers, but in everyday life. For them, Emergent wasn’t just about learning—it was about transformation. At Lion, we believe in unlocking your potential to grow and succeed, and these stories prove that the right program can truly make all the difference. #dontsettleforordinary #emergent #leadership #leadershipdevelopment courtney forde Samuel Cunningham Dominic Mellsop Kaitlyn Hargans Victor Gouws Emma Quinn

This month, we proudly unveiled a vibrant mural at our York Street office which showcases the work and commitment of three of our amazing employee resource groups; Women at Lion, Pride at Lion and We Belong at Lion. It was launched by our Employee Resource Group Co-Chairs and Lion’s Chief People and Transformation Officer, Alicia Purtell as part of Lion’s inaugural Day of Inclusion. At Lion we strive to build an environment where everyone feels that they belong and can thrive. This mural is an important symbol of Lion’s dedication to inclusion and a permanent reminder of our commitment to equality and belonging.

The winning streak continues 🏆 At the recent Independent Liquor Group (ILG) Awards, Lion took home the ILG Beer Supplier of the Year Award, for the second year running! Our back-to-back win was thanks to our consistent growth, support of ILG strategy and initiatives and high level of business partnering and collaboration across all levels of the organisation. Congratulations to our team on another win!

Leadership at Lion is more than just about hitting targets - it’s about personal growth, building connections, and empowering others to succeed. In the first of our Crafting Leaders social series, A'Lisa Tohitau, our Service Excellence Capability Leader, shares her leadership journey, the pivotal moments that shaped her, and how she brings a balance of resilience and fun to her role. Her story shows that at Lion, leadership is anything but ordinary. Want to learn more? Head to our blog: https://lnkd.in/ge8SfTtk #dontsettleforordinary #leadersatlion #leadership #leadershiplessons #growthanddevelopment #learnfromthebest #leadershiptips

At Lion, we believe in fostering growth and innovation. Our most recent talent development program, Emergent, gave participants the chance to master critical skills, broaden their impact, and become the best version of themselves. Over six months, participants accelerated their leadership journeys, expanded their networks, and shared experiences that shaped their professional growth. They partnered with industry leaders like Mojo by Ben Crowe to find their purpose, developed emotional skills to lead more resilient and fulfilled lives with The School of Life, and earned a Critical Thinking Micro-Credential through Deakin Co. These experiences helped participants challenge the status quo, explore their values and unlock new ways to influence and lead. The program was topped off with the team coming together to celebrate at our very own Four Pillars Lab in Surry Hills. This program was an incredible opportunity for our emerging leaders to craft unique career paths and learn to win in both work and life. Mojo Crowe The School of Life Australia

Today, we officially commissioned a Reverse Osmosis Water Recycling Plant at our Tooheys brewery in Lidcombe – not only the largest brewery in NSW, but the biggest in our Australian network. We estimate that this plant will save us some 270 million litres of water annually – equivalent to 5.3 million kegs or 108 Olympic-sized swimming pools! We’ve invested some $7.2 million into this plant, which we expect will help Tooheys recover up to 30% of water used during cleaning and pre-production which will then be used for non-food surface cleaning and cooling purposes within the brewery (not within the beer itself). Special guests and speakers at the launch today included Professor Leslie Phil Duncan , Galambany Professorial Fellow, Sally Sitou, the Federal Member for Reid, and Daniel Peacock from Sydney Water . Takeshi Minakata, President & Chief Operating Officer of Lion’s parent company, Kirin was also in attendance and proudly cut the ribbon. There was even a vibrant performance of the ‘I feel like a Tooheys’ jingle sung by the River City Voices choir – most of whom live a stone’s throw from the brewery in Lidcombe. The Tooheys Reverse Osmosis Water Recycling Plant is Lion’s second Water Recycling Plant. XXXX Brewery in Brisbane opened the first in 2009, which has resulted in an average of 282 million litres of water saved per year. Today’s launch has been three years in the making and we couldn’t be more proud of this important milestone and step towards our goal of achieving world’s best practice water conservation. Cheers to a more sustainable future! 🍻

Last week ended on a high with Lion winning Liquor Supplier of the Year at the Coles Supplier Partner Awards 🏆 The judges praised our strong customer and retail media partnering as well as driving initiatives to win through supply chain transformation. We’ll cheers to that!! Partnering with our customers to deliver quality products that consumers love and do our part to drive the category is what we do, and to receive this honour from one of our key customers is the cherry on top after an already big year of awards and trophies. Here’s to continued success and collaboration! 🍻 Coles Liquor Melinda Wienand Chloe Gibson Kerry Appathurai anubha sahasrabuddhe

When you join the team at Lion, you’ll discover our commitment to fostering growth and celebrating individuality. Meet Pearleen Alison Pillay , one of our People & Culture Coaches who started out in industrial psychology in South Africa and is now working at Lion to help create a culture where everyone can thrive. Click the link below to read the full story and discover Pearl’s biggest surprises since joining the team. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gu3TtBjX #dontsettleforordinary #beverageindustrycareers #hrcareers #people &culture

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