Founder, Brewer and Chairman of the Board Jim Koch to assume CEO role; Michael Spillane to remain on board of directors Jim Koch Boston Beer Company Founder, Brewer and Chairman of the Board Jim Koch to assume the role of CEO effective August 15, 2025. Michael Spillane Michael Spillane has decided to step down as CEO of Boston Beer Company, effective August 15, 2025, to focus on important personal matters. He will remain on the company's board of directors, on which he has served since 2014, in the ca ...