Nestlé UK & Ireland has introduced a number of appointments to its senior management crew, Katya Simmons, Martin Krohn and Lorenzo Vigano.
• Lorenzo Vigano has been appointed managing director for Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland.
Lorenzo brings with him a wealth of enjoy within the Out of Home global, having joined Nestlé Italy in 2012 to guide the Nestlé Professional Super Premium Beverage department. In 2013, he used to be appointed BEO Nestlé Professional Italy and controlled the a hit turn-around of the industry, reshaping the portfolio of the organisation.
In 2015, Lorenzo used to be appointed head of drinks Nestlé Professional Europe. In this function he remodeled the beverage industry throughout Europe, actively running to construct the Coffee Global Business Strategy.
In 2023, Lorenzo changed into managing director Nestlé Professional Turkey, hastily rising the industry to grow to be the tenth greatest Nestlé Professional marketplace.
Speaking on his function, Lorenzo mentioned: “It’s a pleasure and honour to lead Nestlé Professional at such an exciting time. As we enter the new year, I’m energised by the opportunities ahead and committed to supporting our customers across hospitality and foodservice. Together, we’ll continue delivering exceptional products and services, driven by our focus on excellence, sustainability, and innovation.”
- Katya Simmons has been appointed managing director for Coffee at Nestlé UK & Ireland.
Katya’s occupation started in Nestlé Russia in 2002, the place she held a number of gross sales and CDT confectionery assignments, earlier than shifting to advertising in 2010.
In 2017, Katya moved to the United Kingdom, turning into industry effectiveness supervisor at Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland. In 2018 she changed into managing director Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland, a place she held for greater than seven years.
Speaking on her new function, Katya mentioned: “I am thrilled to be leading the coffee sector in the UK and Ireland. Coffee has an exciting future ahead of it and I am privileged and proud to be part of the team taking it forward. I can’t wait to see what we will achieve and how we’ll drive growth across our incredible brands”
- Martin Krohn has been appointed as head of technical & manufacturing Nestlé UK & Ireland. Martin could have direct accountability for espresso, confectionery and meals factories, together with Mindful Chefand Simply CookOperations.
Martin joined Nestlé in 2005 and has held a number of positions in Industrial Performance and Manufacturing throughout Germany, together with each Hamburg and Schwerin factories.
Since April 2021, Martin has led the European Zone’s confectionery production for the KitKat & Wafer Cluster, turning in sturdy effects.
Speaking on his function, Martin mentioned: “It’s a pleasure to move into the role of Head of Technical and Production for Nestlé in the UK and Ireland. Safety and quality are paramount to all that we do at Nestlé, and I will continue to put this at the heart of the market.”
