Coopers Brewery has appointed an experienced company director and executive to its board on 27 November 2025.
Christine Zeitz’s appointment as an independent director of the Australian independent brewery was approved by Coopers shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting on 27 November.
With more than 35 years of industry experience, mainly in the defence sector, Zeitz has held CEO and director roles with several international businesses and organisations.
She has previously been CEO of Northrop Grumman Australia, CEO of Leidos Australia, managing director for Australia and Asia Pacific at Lockheed Martin Australia and president North East Asia for BAE Systems plc.
She is currently deputy chair of broadcaster SBS, chair of the university and government initiative Defence Trailblazer, and a director of RAA, Nova Systems and the Defence SA Advisory Board.
Chair of Coopers Brewery, Melanie Cooper, said Zeitz’s corporate experience made her a valuable addition to the board.
“Christine is an accomplished and well-respected company director with an outstanding career in senior leadership, and expertise in risk management and governance,” said Cooper.
“We welcome Christine to the Board and look forward to working with her as we navigate what is a truly exciting period in our Brewery’s history.”
The brewery is expanding at a time when the national beer market is contracting, with Coopers’ total beer sales rising to more than 80 million litres in 2024 to 25. Last year also saw the opening of Coopers’ new $70 million visitor centre, restaurant, microbrewery and whisky distillery.
The board now comprises chair Mel Cooper, managing director Michael Shearer, Dr James Cooper, Dr Tim Cooper, Andrew Cooper, Cam Pearce, Rob Chapman and Christine Zeitz.
Legal counsel Louise Cooper and CFO Brad Grunert jointly hold the non director position of company secretary.