Nestlé has announced the appointment of Stefano Bolognese as the new managing director for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK, effective 1 April 2025. 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 the Waters & Premium Beverages business in the UK, which includes leading water brands such as Princes Gate, Buxton, Nestlé Pure Life, as well as S.Pellegrino and the Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks range.
Bolognese brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to sustainability to Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK. He will guide the team in enhancing market share and helping achieve a circular economy and a positive water impact.
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 lead the Sanpellegrino International Business Unit in Italy, where he significantly strengthened the Acqua Panna, S.Pellegrino, and Sanpellegrino Beverages portfolios globally.
“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,” Bolognese said.
“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.”
Stefano has a degree in economics from Bocconi University, Milan. He is married with three children. His passions are sport, cooking, gardening, and travelling.
