April 28, 2021
Peter West will become vice president and general manager of a new Australia, Pacific and Indonesia business unit
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will be the name of the company as Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) completes the acquisition of its Australian counterpart Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) in May.
The company will be the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler and will employ more than 33,000 people, serving approximately 2 million customers in 26 countries.
A new Australia, Pacific and Indonesia (API) business unit will be created following the completion of the deal, with Peter West, currently managing director of CCA Australia set to become vice president and general manager. He will also join the executive leadership team of CCEP.
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Harrison will be replaced at CCEP by Martin Attock, CCEP’s customer and revenue growth management director
Princes has hired Coca-Cola European Partners heavyweight Simon Harrison as its chief commercial officer.
Harrison, currently CCEP’s VP for commercial development and a 20-year veteran of the company, will join Princes from June. He will be responsible for its entire sales, buying and marketing operations.
“With his in-depth knowledge of the food and drink industry and valuable expertise, Simon will play an important role as we continue to transform our business and help us realise our strategic ambitions and growth plans, as we continue to adapt to the evolving marketplace,” said Princes MD Cameron Mackintosh.
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By The Grocer2021-04-23T10:07:00+01:00
The story of Covid-19 in grocery is one of feast and famine. For the feasting, look at the massive value gains across this report. The top 100 brands are worth an extra £2.06bn in total, after locked- down shoppers packed their fridges, freezers and kitchen cupboards, with the UK’s biggest brand, Cadbury, putting on an extra £140m in sales.
As a result, this year’s rundown shows 76 brands in value growth, with 47 having grown by double digits. To underline the significance of those numbers, compare and contrast with 2019’s: 53 brands in growth, just seven by double digits.