Daniel Lander has announced he is joining the executive committee at Suntory Beverage & Food (SBF) GB&I as finance director.
As the UK’s third largest soft drinks manufacturer, Lander will oversee the commercial financial management of the company behind some of the UK’s best-loved soft drinks brands including Lucozade and Ribena.
As finance director and member of the SBF GB&I executive committee, Lander will help drive the company’s Growing for Good vision, working with his team to deliver growth strategies and business transformation with a focus on sustainability and ESG goals.
Lander replaces Conor Brew, who, after two and a half years in the Great Britain and Ireland team has taken on a new role at SBFE as finance director for EECM and Benelux.
Daniel joins SBF GB&I from Nando’s Grocery International, where he worked for almost a decade, holding senior roles including chief operating officer.
“It’s a privilege to be leading the SBF GB&I financial team in such a dynamic sector,” Lander said.
“I am looking forward to working with the wider team to continue strengthening our key customer and supplier relationships and build on the success of the last twelve months.”
SBF GB&I chief operating officer Carol Robert said: “Daniel brings with him almost 25 years of experience in the FMCG industry, and a true Yatte Minahare spirit that will be vital in helping us to deliver our business strategy and overall Growing for Good vision.”
