Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) is the world’s largest brewer, engaged in the production, distribution and sale of beer and other beverages. Its extensive brand portfolio includes global names such as Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona, alongside a diverse range of regional, local and craft offerings. The company’s operations span the entire value chain from raw-material sourcing and brewing to packaging, marketing and logistics.
The modern entity was formed in 2008 through the merger of Belgian brewer InBev and U.S.-based Anheuser-Busch, combining centuries-old brewing traditions that trace back to Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven (1366) and Anheuser-Busch’s St. Louis operations (1852). In 2016, the acquisition of SABMiller further enhanced AB InBev’s reach and consolidated its position in key markets around the globe.
With a presence in over 50 countries, AB InBev serves consumers across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The company adapts its products and marketing strategies to local tastes, distribution ecosystems and regulatory environments, while also investing in nonalcoholic beverages and sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing water usage, carbon emissions and packaging waste.
Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, with a secondary operational hub in St. Louis, Missouri, AB InBev is led by Chief Executive Officer Michel Doukeris, who assumed the role in July 2021. Under his leadership, the company has prioritized digital transformation, brand innovation and long-term value creation for shareholders and communities.