Nestlé has announced the appointment of Stefano Bolognese as the new Managing Director for its Waters & Premium Beverages unit in the UK. He succeeds Grant McKenzie, who has been appointed Head of Northern Europe for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages.
In his new role, Bolognese will join the Nestlé UK & Ireland leadership team and oversee water brands such as Princes Gate, Buxton, and Nestlé Pure Life, as well as S.Pellegrino and the Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks range.
Since joining Nestlé in 2000, Bolognese has held various leadership positions in sales, marketing, and business development across the waters and food categories in Italy. Most recently, he led the Sanpellegrino International Business Unit in Italy, where he strengthened the Acqua Panna, S.Pellegrino, and Sanpellegrino Beverages portfolios globally.
Commenting on his new position, Bolognese said: “I am honoured to step into the role of Managing Director for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK at such an exciting time for the business. My focus will be on nurturing the truly remarkable brands we have here, including Buxton and Princes Gate.
“I can see that I’m joining a fantastic team, and I’ll be looking to create an environment where they can excel even further and continue the great work they’re already doing, like the latest innovative water capture project in Pembrokeshire.”
