Kiel Smith is an accomplished professional in the beverage industry, currently serving as the Group Transformation Lead for Customer and Route to Market as well as the Group Head of Customer Strategy at Asahi Beverages since January 2022. Prior to this role, Kiel held various positions at Carlton & United Breweries from June 2006 to December 2021, including Head of Commercial Integration, National Business Manager, National Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Business Development Executive, and Consumer Relations Specialist. Kiel holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Macquarie University, obtained between 2003 and 2005.