Stuart Irvine is looking forward to a break. It’s been almost 10 years since the British-born executive left the UK for Sydney to take the helm at Lion. And this week, the executive walked out of the 180-year-old drinks giant’s headquarters for the last time as part of a succession plan in place for more than two years.
His tenure at the brewer responsible for Tooheys, Little Creatures, Furphy and XXXX Gold has been characterised by huge asset sales and purchases.
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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au
