American Beverage Association to have new president and CEO

Katherine Lugar chosen to lead group

Katherine Lugar, incoming American Beverage Association president and CEO
Katherine Lugar, incoming American Beverage Association president and CEO

Katherine Lugar, current president and chief executive officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, will be taking on the roles of president and CEO of the American Beverage Association later this year. Lugar previously served as executive vice president of public affairs for the Retail Industry Leaders Association, headed up government relations for Travelers Insurance and was vice president of legislative and political affairs at the National Retail Federation. 

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