The Brewers Association of Australia has announced the appointment of Amanda Watson as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Watson brings with her a wealth of experience in government and education, having most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the Federal Minister for Communications. Throughout her career, she has held senior roles across several government portfolios, as well as within the higher education sector—spanning institutions from the Group of Eight universities to leading regional universities.

Her diverse background and leadership experience position her to strengthen the Association’s role in representing and advancing Australia’s brewing industry.