Ontario Craft Brewers names new President
Toronto – The Ontario Craft Brewers has named Scot Simmons, former CEO of Golf Canada and VP at the Beer Store, as President, assuming the role of the association’s founder, Jon Hay.

Scott Simmons (Photo: OCB)
“A 33-year veteran of the packaged goods, retail, agency, and sport administration industries, Simmons is a seasoned C-suite executive who has held senior leadership positions in sales and marketing with a focus on both business development and client retention,” says the OCB.
“Simmons also has a deep interest and knowledge of the brewing industry, having previously worked as vice president, marketing and business development for The Beer Store (2001 – 2007), where he led the development of a long range strategic plan to guide the organizational retail renewal program,” they add.
