About
Jim Koch founded The Boston Beer Company in 1984 and serves as its Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer; he reassumed the President and CEO roles in August 2025, having previously led the company as CEO from its founding until 2001. He controls 100% of the company's Class B Common Stock, giving him substantial influence over most matters requiring stockholder approval, and also sits on the board of Beyond Meat, Inc.
Roles
Boston Beer Co Inc.
Founder, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer · Current role
1995–present
The Boston Beer Company
President & Chief Executive Officer
1984-2001
(prior)
Management consultant (manufacturing focus)
before 1984
External Roles
Beyond Meat, Inc.
Director (Risk Committee)
2023-present
Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
Total compensation
$5,695
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025
Also at Boston Beer Co Inc.