Nestlé has promoted Sanpellegrino head of international business Stefano Bolognese to the role of managing director for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages in the UK.

Bolognese, who began his role yesterday (1 April), will oversee water brands including Princes Gate, Buxton and Nestlé Pure Life, as well as S.Pellegrino and the Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks range.

Succeeding Grant McKenzie, who has been promoted to be head of northern Europe for Nestlé Waters and Premium Beverages, Bolognese will hold responsibility for enhancing market share, delivering value for customers and helping to achieve a circular economy.

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Since joining the food and drink conglomerate 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 lead the Sanpellegrino international business unit in Italy, where he significantly strengthened the Acqua Panna, S.Pellegrino, and Sanpellegrino Beverages portfolios globally.

Bolognese said: “I am honoured to step into the role of managing director for Nestlé Waters and 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.”