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We caught up with some of our Emergent Talent Program participants to hear firsthand about their experiences. Whether it was gaining new perspectives, developing resilience, or finding the confidence to lead, each story shows just how impactful the program has been in shaping their personal and professional growth. Through a mix of hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world challenges, they’ve walked away with skills they can carry forward, not just in their careers, but in everyday life. For them, Emergent wasn’t just about learning—it was about transformation. At Lion, we believe in unlocking your potential to grow and succeed, and these stories prove that the right program can truly make all the difference. #dontsettleforordinary #emergent #leadership #leadershipdevelopment courtney forde Samuel Cunningham Dominic Mellsop Kaitlyn Hargans Victor Gouws Emma Quinn

This month, we proudly unveiled a vibrant mural at our York Street office which showcases the work and commitment of three of our amazing employee resource groups; Women at Lion, Pride at Lion and We Belong at Lion. It was launched by our Employee Resource Group Co-Chairs and Lion’s Chief People and Transformation Officer, Alicia Purtell as part of Lion’s inaugural Day of Inclusion. At Lion we strive to build an environment where everyone feels that they belong and can thrive. This mural is an important symbol of Lion’s dedication to inclusion and a permanent reminder of our commitment to equality and belonging. 

The winning streak continues 🏆 At the recent Independent Liquor Group (ILG) Awards, Lion took home the ILG Beer Supplier of the Year Award, for the second year running! Our back-to-back win was thanks to our consistent growth, support of ILG strategy and initiatives and high level of business partnering and collaboration across all levels of the organisation.   Congratulations to our team on another win!

Leadership at Lion is more than just about hitting targets - it’s about personal growth, building connections, and empowering others to succeed. In the first of our Crafting Leaders social series, A'Lisa Tohitau, our Service Excellence Capability Leader, shares her leadership journey, the pivotal moments that shaped her, and how she brings a balance of resilience and fun to her role.   Her story shows that at Lion, leadership is anything but ordinary. Want to learn more? Head to our blog:   https://lnkd.in/ge8SfTtk   #dontsettleforordinary #leadersatlion #leadership #leadershiplessons #growthanddevelopment #learnfromthebest #leadershiptips

At Lion, we believe in fostering growth and innovation. Our most recent talent development program, Emergent, gave participants the chance to master critical skills, broaden their impact, and become the best version of themselves. Over six months, participants accelerated their leadership journeys, expanded their networks, and shared experiences that shaped their professional growth. They partnered with industry leaders like Mojo by Ben Crowe to find their purpose, developed emotional skills to lead more resilient and fulfilled lives with The School of Life, and earned a Critical Thinking Micro-Credential through Deakin Co. These experiences helped participants challenge the status quo, explore their values and unlock new ways to influence and lead. The program was topped off with the team coming together to celebrate at our very own Four Pillars Lab in Surry Hills. This program was an incredible opportunity for our emerging leaders to craft unique career paths and learn to win in both work and life. Mojo Crowe The School of Life Australia

Today, we officially commissioned a Reverse Osmosis Water Recycling Plant at our Tooheys brewery in Lidcombe – not only the largest brewery in NSW, but the biggest in our Australian network. We estimate that this plant will save us some 270 million litres of water annually – equivalent to 5.3 million kegs or 108 Olympic-sized swimming pools! We’ve invested some $7.2 million into this plant, which we expect will help Tooheys recover up to 30% of water used during cleaning and pre-production which will then be used for non-food surface cleaning and cooling purposes within the brewery (not within the beer itself). Special guests and speakers at the launch today included Professor Leslie Phil Duncan, Galambany Professorial Fellow, Sally Sitou, the Federal Member for Reid, and Daniel Peacock from Sydney Water. Takeshi Minakata, President & Chief Operating Officer of Lion’s parent company, Kirin was also in attendance and proudly cut the ribbon. There was even a vibrant performance of the ‘I feel like a Tooheys’ jingle sung by the River City Voices choir – most of whom live a stone’s throw from the brewery in Lidcombe. The Tooheys Reverse Osmosis Water Recycling Plant is Lion’s second Water Recycling Plant. XXXX Brewery in Brisbane opened the first in 2009, which has resulted in an average of 282 million litres of water saved per year. Today’s launch has been three years in the making and we couldn’t be more proud of this important milestone and step towards our goal of achieving world’s best practice water conservation. Cheers to a more sustainable future! 🍻

Last week ended on a high with Lion winning Liquor Supplier of the Year at the Coles Supplier Partner Awards 🏆   The judges praised our strong customer and retail media partnering as well as driving initiatives to win through supply chain transformation. We’ll cheers to that!! Partnering with our customers to deliver quality products that consumers love and do our part to drive the category is what we do, and to receive this honour from one of our key customers is the cherry on top after an already big year of awards and trophies. Here’s to continued success and collaboration! 🍻 Coles Liquor Melinda Wienand Chloe Gibson Kerry Appathurai anubha sahasrabuddhe

When you join the team at Lion, you’ll discover our commitment to fostering growth and celebrating individuality.   Meet Pearleen Alison Pillay, one of our People & Culture Coaches who started out in industrial psychology in South Africa and is now working at Lion to help create a culture where everyone can thrive.   Click the link below to read the full story and discover Pearl’s biggest surprises since joining the team. 👇   https://lnkd.in/gu3TtBjX   #dontsettleforordinary #beverageindustrycareers #hrcareers #people&culture

We are beyond thrilled to announce that last week XXXX won Silver at the Australian Effies for its "Giving a XXXX" Postcodes of Origin campaign in the ‘Short-Term Effects’ category! 🎉   A huge congratulations and thanks to our Lion team along with Queensland Rugby League, and our creative partners at Thinkerbell, UM Worldwide, VML Australia and AFFINITY Group. This award is a testament to the team’s hard work, collaboration, and commitment to eXXXXcellence. #EffieAU2024

Great to see the Lion team Sophie Breheny, Chris Allan and Alex Honson talking all things Tooheys, bringing back the iconic “I feel like a Tooheys” jingle and NSW Rugby League Ltd at the Mumbrella Sporting Summit. A great piece from Mumbrella with highlights from the session  https://lnkd.in/g6KHHj5q Thinkerbell UM Australia AFFINITY Group