Beverages - Brewers · Consumer Defensive
CEO
2016-01-01–present
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Get SAM alertsMichael Spillane is recorded as CEO at Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) since April 1, 2024. Boston Beer Co Inc reported in an 8-K filed August 1, 2025 that Michael Spillane resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 15, 2025. Boston Beer Co Inc reported in an 8-K filed February 11, 2025 that Michael Spillane was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Boston Beer Co Inc reported in an 8-K filed February 27, 2024 that Michael Spillane was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2024. The proxy statement of Boston Beer Co Inc reports total compensation of $8,892,835 for Michael Spillane in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $803,519. Disclosed compensation is on record for 4 fiscal years. Michael Spillane has spoken on 5 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Boston Beer Co Inc on July 24, 2025. Boston Beer Co Inc is classified in the Beverages - Brewers industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Other leadership on record at Boston Beer Co Inc includes C. James Koch (CEO and Board Member), Diego Reynoso (CFO), Matthew D. Murphy (CFO and Chief Accounting Officer) and 7 others.
“Michael Spillane has decided to step down from his position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 15, 2025, and as noted in more detail below he will remain in an advisory role with the Company through March 31, 2026.”
“Mr. Spillane was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2024.”
“Our strategy to nurture all our core brands, pursue a fewer things better approach to innovation and transform our supply chain is gaining traction.”
“Our first quarter results reflect continued progress in sharpening our execution. The strategy to nurture all our core brands, pursue a fewer things better approach to innovation, while transforming our supply chain is having a positive impact on our financial results.”
“As I reflect on 2024, I'm pleased with the progress our team has made to become better operators. When I joined as CEO, I saw multiple areas of opportunity to improve trends across our entire portfolio of core brands while continuing to drive best-in-class innovation.”
“As Jim just mentioned, we're managing through some headwinds with respect to consumer demand in our categories. In the third quarter, we were focused on rebuilding our inventories, in-market execution for the remainder of the summer season and continuing to refine our internal processes.”
“I'm excited to join Boston Beer as President and CEO after serving as a Board Member for 8 years. I spent my first few weeks meeting with our team, our distributors, and visiting the breweries, which has reinforced my conviction in the opportunities that lie ahead for the company.”
2024-04-01–present
SEC 8-K
2023-05-18–present
2024-04-01–2025-08-15
2016-01-01–2025-04-04
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Start not stated–2025-08-15
Beverages - Brewers · Consumer Defensive
CEO
2016-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) | Former President & CEO | $803,519 | $8,892,835 |
| 2024 | Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) | President & CEO | $695,423 | $8,291,323 |
| 2023 | Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) | President & CEO | $115,000 | $245,210 |
| 2022 | Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) | President & CEO | $42,000 | $157,023 |