The former Head of Industry Development succeeds departing CEO Kylie Lethbridge and will assume the role from 17 October.
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Lethbridge will leave the IBA after more than five years in the role to take on a new challenge in distilling. The IBA’s next CEO is yet to be announced. 
The IBA is urging indie beer lovers to consider which candidates are invested in the best interests of the the brewing community. 
IBA Chair Evin Craney met with Federal MP Dr Helen Haines to discuss the long-term viability of the industry and encourage others to have their voices heard. 
It's unclear if the glass is half-empty or half-full after this week's Budget included no just support for independent breweries, but the Independent Brewers Association is hopeful there is a glimmer of hope. 
Evin Craney sat down with Beer & Brewer to reflect on his decade-long career in independent beer and highlight the initiatives he's driving forward as IBA Chair. CEO of The Independent Brewers Association, Kylie Lethbridge, says while more can always be done, we can celebrate the progress that's been made to make the indsutry more inclusive. 
The sub-list shines a spotlight on the most popular beers released in 2024, featuring 72 Australian craft breweries. 
Brunswick brewery Keeper Brewing is continuing its focus on crafting one style of beer, the Pilsner, as the category grows in demand. 
The Independent Brewers Association has announced that The Indies Awards and BrewCon will not take place in 2025. 
The former Brews News editor will share insights from more than a decade in beer media at a session on 15 October at Melbourne’s Local Taphouse. 
All independent breweries are invited to submit, with the resultant data supporting advocacy on both state and federal levels. 
Amid trying times for the brewing industry and damaging tax hikes, MPs across the country agree on the need for reform. 
The 2024 financial year was a difficult period for craft beer, but the industry has developed strategies to cope with further challenges. 
The Independent Brewers Association has put forward six proposals to the Federal Government to help save Australia’s independent brewing industry.
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