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title: "Ambev Appoints New Vice-President of Logistics Effective August 2026"
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description: "Ambev SA has appointed Fernando Maffessoni as the new Vice-President of Logistics, effective August 1, 2026, replacing Paulo André Zagman. The decision was made unanimously by the board on May 15, 2026, during a meeting in São Paulo. Maffessoni currently oversees logistics for the Middle Americas Zone at Anheuser-Busch InBev. The formal consolidation of the new executive lineup will occur by August 31, 2026."
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# Ambev Appoints New Vice-President of Logistics Effective August 2026

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An update from Ambev SA ( (ABEV) ) is now available.

On May 15, 2026, Ambev’s board of directors met in São Paulo and approved a leadership change in its executive team, specifically within the logistics function. The meeting was duly convened under the company’s bylaws, with President Michel Dimitrios Doukeris chairing and all listed directors participating and recording their votes.

The board unanimously decided to replace current Vice-President of Logistics, Paulo André Zagman, with Fernando Maffessoni, who presently oversees logistics for the Middle Americas Zone at Anheuser-Busch InBev. Maffessoni is scheduled to assume the role on August 1, 2026, with his mandate running through December 31, 2027, subject to formal investiture and confirmation that no impediments exist to his appointment.

Ambev plans to formally consolidate the new executive lineup at another board meeting to be held by August 31, 2026, when Maffessoni’s election and Zagman’s dismissal will be officially recorded. Following that, the company will update its registrations with the São Paulo Board of Trade and other public bodies, underscoring the strategic importance of logistics leadership to Ambev’s operational backbone and governance structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (ABEV) stock is a Sell with a $2.90 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ambev SA stock, see the ABEV Stock Forecast page.

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Overall score reflects strong financial quality (profitability, low leverage, and solid free cash flow) as the primary support, with a constructive technical uptrend and shareholder-friendly valuation via a high dividend yield. The main constraints are softer volume/top-line momentum and guided 2026 cost pressures, which temper the upside despite ongoing margin focus.

To see Spark’s full report on ABEV stock, click here.

**More about Ambev SA**

Ambev S.A. is a Brazilian beverage company and one of Latin America’s largest brewers, producing and distributing beer, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages across Brazil and several international markets. The company operates extensive logistics and distribution networks that are critical to its ability to serve retailers and consumers efficiently at scale.

**Average Trading Volume:** 25,803,926

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy

**Current Market Cap:** $49.35B

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