Richard Rivett-Carnac
Brewing executive
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SAB identified Richard Rivett-Carnac as chief executive and BU president on 7 November 2026. [1]
Biography
Rivett-Carnac leads the South African operating company inside the AB InBev group. [1][2]
His published title combines chief executive responsibility with business-unit leadership. [1]
The role concerns management authority, not a disclosed controlling shareholding. [1][3]
AB InBev’s ownership and voting records remain separate from SAB management appointments. [2][3]
Key contributions
He holds current executive responsibility for SAB within the global parent structure. [1][2]
Life and career timeline
SAB’s leadership page identified him as chief executive and BU president. [1]
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard Rivett-Carnac’s role?
He was SAB chief executive and BU president on 7 November 2026. [1]
Does the role prove he owns SAB?
No. Management authority and equity ownership are different categories. [1][2]
Who owns SAB?
AB InBev recorded the company as a 100% subsidiary at 31 December 2025. [2]
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Sources
- South African Breweries, Our leaders. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-07. ↩
- Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Principal subsidiaries at 31 December 2025, 2026-03-03. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-07. ↩
- Stichting Anheuser-Busch InBev, Schedule 13D amendment, 2026-06-05. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-07. ↩