Ari Opsahl

Ari Opsahl

CEO

Outlaw Light

Bio:

Maryland Native and graduate of Yale University, Ari Opsahl has created an impressive resume spanning the last 12 years. With a degree in Economics, Ari was recruited into AB InBev’s Global Management Trainee program. After over a year of extensive cross functional training with AB InBev, he started in logistics and long term planning. Ari moved with speed up the ranks at ABI through consistently being a top performer in a meritocratic environment. Ari relocated within AB InBev through St. Louis, New York City, Denver and Los Angeles in roles crossing Sales Strategy, Wholesaler Operations, Branding and more. Moving from Analyst, through Manager and Director roles, all the way to becoming Vice President. In his years with AB InBev, Ari’s leadership led operations to outperform sales and financial targets including recognition as a global center of excellence within his scope.

Ari was hired by Tivoli as the CEO in late 2021 with a clear mission of bringing Tivoli back to a status of a market leader in Beer. Tivoli’s history is rich dating all the way back to 1859. Ari set the company’s course on a direction to grow and grow quickly with the launch of Outlaw High Light Beer. Since 2021, Tivoli has seen sales rise from roughly 2,000 barrels annually to a forecasted annualized total over 200,000 barrels in 2024/2025. With distribution in over 35 states and key national chain retail placements the growth is expected to continue to accelerate. Ari looks forward to Tivoli and Outlaws' bright future!