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Carlsberg Myanmar

Carlsberg Group in Myanmar

Carlsberg Group entered Myanmar in 2013 by forming a joint venture with Myanmar Golden Star Breweries (MGS). On 7 May 2015, the first bottle of Carlsberg was filled at the state-of-the-art brewery in Bago, marking the official commencement of Carlsberg’s business operations in Myanmar. Carlsberg Myanmar brews two international brands – Carlsberg and Tuborg, as well as two local favourites – Yoma and Black Eagle, that are all distributed and sold nationwide.

Carlsberg Myanmar currently employs more than 400 people, of whom 99% are Myanmar nationals. The company has also received several accolades for its excellence in talent management, workplace culture and innovation.

The company was also recognised as a model employer at the prestigious Myanmar Employer Awards from 2018 to 2022, receiving awards in different categories including “The Best Use of Technology in HR”. In September 2022, the company was named one of the “Best Companies to Work in Myanmar 2022”; and in October 2022, the company was certified as a “Great Place to Work®” by a global workplace authority which shares the same name. 

Management

Managing Director, Myanmar Carlsberg

Michiel Oerlemans

Key Facts

Breweries: 1
Market Position: 3

Contact

Myanmar Carlsberg Co., Ltd.
Level 13 & 14, Kantharyar Centre – Office Tower
Corner of Kanyeikthar Road and U Aung Myat Road
Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township 11221
Yangon, Myanmar

Tel: +95 1 9 376 218
Tel: +95 1 9 376 219
Tel: +95 1 9 376 220

Email: Myanmar.communications@carlsberg.asia

Key Dates

2013 Carlsberg enters into a joint venture with Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) in Myanmar
2013 Carlsberg Myanmar holds a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the commencement of the brewery construction in Bago.
2015 The brewery in Bago is officially inaugurated. Tuborg and Yoma are introduced to Myanmar consumers.
2015

The Carlsberg brand is added to the portfolio of Carlsberg Myanmar.

2017 Yoma Special Brew, with an ABV of 6.5%, is the latest addition to Carlsberg Myanmar’s portfolio.
2018 Black Eagle Stout, with an ABV of 8.8%, and Tuborg Strong, with an ABV of 6.1%, are introduced in the market. Carlsberg Myanmar wins five awards at the Myanmar Employer Awards, including a silver award in the “People’s Choice” category.
2020 The brewery in Bago completes its sixth year without LTA. Carlsberg Myanmar is recognised as a model employer with four awards at the prestigious Myanmar Employer Awards.
2021 Carlsberg Myanmar's Bago Brewery completes its sixth year without LTA. The company is recognized as a model employer with 4 awards at prestigious Myanmar employer awards.
2022 Carlsberg Myanmar wins the “Best Companies to Work in Myanmar” accolade.    
2022 Carlsberg Myanmar was certified as a “Great Place to Work®” by a global workplace culture authority which shares the same name. 

 

Did you know that...?

  • The Bago brewery is a green field state-of-the-art brewery designed to be environmentally friendly.
  • Carlsberg Myanmar employs more than 400 people, of which 99% are Myanmar nationals.
  • Our product, YOMA Beer, is one of the best-selling beers in Myanmar, and its smoothness was enhanced by the Bago rice which is famous for its top-notch quality.