Jim Koch
Appearance
Jim Koch | |
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Born | 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.