La Máquina No More?

Dear Client:  Yesterday the Financial Times reported that Anheuser-Busch InBev is searching for potential replacements for its 16-year chief executive vet, Carlos Brito, (whom we years ago respectfully nicknamed La Máquina -- "the machine") who reportedly plans to step down next year.  Specifically, the company "has launched a process to replace chief executive Carlos Brito," per story, and is "seriously considering outside candidates for the role, according to three people with knowledge of the matter." ABI is said to be