Molson Coors appoints Chantalle Butler as president of its Canadian operations

Molson Coors Beverage Company promotes Chantalle Butler to the role of president of its Canada business, effective April 2, 2024. Butler, currently the vice president of sales finance for Canada, joined Molson Coors five years ago, and has served as a key leader for the company’s strategy while overseeing fiscal activity nationwide.

Butler is an experienced and accomplished consumer packaged goods executive with deep experience in the beverage alcohol industry, and she currently serves as chair of the Beer Store.

Prior to joining Molson Coors, Butler was vice-president, group controller financial reporting at George Weston, and vice-president, finance, at Weston Bakeries. She also spent almost a decade in various roles at Labatt Breweries of Canada. Butler holds a master’s degree in accountancy and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Waterloo. She has CPA and NACD Directorship certifications.

“Stepping into this role is both an honour and an exciting challenge,” said Chantalle Bulter. “I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation as we continue to build upon the rich legacy of this iconic company. Together, we will navigate the evolving landscape of the Canadian beverage market, driving growth and delighting consumers with our exceptional brands.”

Butler is originally from London, Ont., and is fluent in English and French. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active and spending time with her husband Warren, their two hockey-loving teenage sons and their dog, Bower.

Butler will succeed longtime Molson Coors leader Frederic Landtmeters, who will leave the company in April to move closer to his family in Belgium. Landtmeters joined Molson Coors in 2012 as chief marketing officer for Europe, later assuming roles such as chief commercial officer and managing director for the U.K. and Ireland. He relocated to Canada in 2016.