Frucor Suntory Appoints New Chief Supply Officer Convenience & Impulse Retailing

Sep 07, 2023•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Company

Frucor Suntory

Ian Roberts

Auckland

Description

Frucor Suntory has appointed Ian Roberts as its new Chief Supply Officer as it prepares for its multi-beverage partnership with Beam Suntory. Over Roberts’ career, he served as the Executive General Manager of Retail at Visy and spent over two decades at Lion in various senior Supply Chain Director roles, where he played a vital role in the company’s transformation of its supply chain process as Chief Supply Chain and Technical Director.

Company Information

Company

Frucor Suntory

Location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

About

Frucor Suntory has a rich 60-year history, growing from a juice company formed by the Apple and Pear Board to a trans-Tasman beverage leader, known for its iconic range of drinks including V Energy and Suntory BOSS Coffee. By harnessing the best of Suntory, Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory are embarking on a new chapter of growth and creating a new multi-beverage powerhouse – Suntory Oceania. Underpinned by quality craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our combined portfolio of over 40 market-leading brands will be powered by two local manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians. Suntory Oceania: https://www.suntoryoceania.com/

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