Kirby Dumaresque is a results-driven business and operations executive with a distinguished career spanning over two decades, marked by his ability to navigate complex challenges and spearhead transformative initiatives. With a proven track record in fostering high-performance cultures, strategic planning, and process optimization, Kirby has consistently delivered top- and bottom-line efficiencies while driving sustainable growth.

In his most recent position as Vice President of Strategy & Continuous Improvement at City Brewing, Kirby played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory. Based in Tampa, Florida, he collaborated with the executive leadership team to design and implement a comprehensive three-year strategy aimed at doubling production capacity to 20 million barrels. His initiatives included developing an operational scorecard to track performance, standardizing processes across facilities, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement through Integrated Work Systems (IWS).

Before joining City Brewing, Kirby honed his leadership and operational expertise at SGS&CO, a $600M global design and digital content firm. As Senior Vice President of Operations, Americas, he guided the transformation agenda for North and South America, achieving $45M in cost savings over five years. Kirby also played a critical role in aligning the organization to a standardized way of working, fostering innovation, and leading talent development programs. His earlier role as SVP, Global Production Planning, Metrics & Development saw him implement a global production forecasting system, enhancing capacity utilization and aligning performance metrics across diverse regions.

Kirby’s extensive experience in the beverage industry includes 18 years at Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), where he rose through the ranks to hold multiple leadership positions. As General Manager for Labatt Breweries of Canada, he revitalized operations at facilities in Halifax and Hamilton, improving safety, quality, and employee engagement. In his capacity as Vice President, People Continuity, North America, Kirby led talent acquisition and development strategies for 17,000 employees, including a high-impact recruitment initiative that successfully relocated a sales division to New York City within three months.

A champion of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies, Kirby’s ability to integrate operational excellence with strategic foresight has been a hallmark of his career. His leadership has been instrumental in negotiating critical labor agreements, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions to meet business objectives.

Kirby holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University of Newfoundland and has completed executive leadership programs with ABI. His career demonstrates a consistent ability to balance operational rigor with strategic agility, making him a sought-after leader in the business transformation space.

With expertise spanning leadership, strategic planning, acquisitions, multi-facility management, and customer relationship management, Kirby Dumaresque continues to exemplify the qualities of a forward-thinking executive capable of driving meaningful change and delivering measurable results in dynamic and competitive environments.

• Character: A principled and resourceful leader who fosters high-performance cultures and drives positive organizational change.
• Knowledge: Deep expertise in operations, strategic planning, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement across global industries.
• Strategic: Proven ability to develop and execute transformative growth strategies that align with organizational goals and deliver measurable results.
• Communication: Exceptional communicator skilled in stakeholder engagement, talent development, and translating complex objectives into actionable initiatives.