Sam Thiele is an experienced executive with extensive expertise in the beverage industry, currently serving as Vice President and General Manager of the Oceania Zone at Monster Energy since May 2013. Thiele has previously held significant positions, including Country Manager at Monster Energy, National Account Manager at Carlton & United Breweries, and Sales Director for Oceania at OMEGA SA. Additional experience includes roles as Brand Manager at The HEINEKEN Company and Key Account Manager at Diageo, among others. Sam Thiele holds a Bachelor's degree in Business with a focus on Marketing and Management from Swinburne University of Technology and has furthered education at prestigious institutions including Cornell University and Vanderbilt University.