Jim Koch

Jim Koch
Jim Koch, 2013
Born	(1949-05-27) May 27, 1949
Alma mater	Harvard University
Known for	co-founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company
Spouse	Cynthia Fisher

Jim Koch (pronounced /kʊk/, "cook"; born May 27, 1949) is an American entrepreneur, the co-founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company, the producers of Samuel Adams beer.

Early life

Koch earned a Juris Doctor, Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University.

Career

He is a former consultant with The Boston Consulting Group. He was formerly an Outward Bound instructor. In 1984, Koch co-founded the Boston Beer Company, the producers of Samuel Adams beer.

Publications

In spring 2016, Koch published Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two.

Personal life

He is married to biotechnology entrepreneur Cynthia Fisher.

References

• "About Us". The Boston Beer Company.
• Cortese, Amy (December 5, 2008). "It's all about the beer, and independence". The New York Times.
• Kesmodel, David (April 19, 2010). "Revolutionizing American beer". The Wall Street Journal.
• Allen, Jamie (March 16, 2001). "Samuel Adams brewer Jim Koch: Beer career". CNN.com/Career. Archived from the original on May 3, 2001. Retrieved July 1, 2014.