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Nestlé appoints Coles as new managing director for Confectionery UK & Ireland
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Friday, 09 May, 2025, 14 : 00 PM [IST]
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UK & Ireland
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Nestlé announced the appointment of Scott Coles as the new managing director for Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland, effective May 1, 2025. Coles takes over from Mark Davies, who is retiring after an impressive 34-year tenure with the company.
In his new role, Coles will join the UK & Ireland leadership team, where he will spearhead its efforts to expand market share and enhance value for both consumers and customers within the confectionery sector.
He brings a wealth of experience to this position, having joined the company in 1997. His career has spanned various roles across the UK Food & Beverage business, including customer management, commercial finance, and category development. He subsequently moved to Australia where he led the Oceania sales team before serving as Managing Director of nutritious snacks.
Since 2018, Coles has successfully led the coffee business across Central and West Africa (25 countries), he also had responsibility for Consumer Communications across the region. Under his leadership, he has consistently driven category growth and developed compelling and locally relevant communication campaigns.
Coles said, “It’s an honour to lead the UK and Ireland Confectionery business at such an exciting time. With KitKat and Aero celebrating 90 years, I’ll be joining our exceptional confectionery team to celebrate these brilliant brands as they continue to thrive on their milestone anniversaries. I’m looking forward to supporting and championing the sustainability work done across the business, including the Income Accelerator Programme, which aims to increase cocoa farming families net income and promote good agricultural practices.”
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