Suntory Beverage & Food Europe announces new Chief R&D Officer - Vincent Meron Joins the Executive Committee at SBFE -

London, 5 August 2021 – Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE), a division of Suntory, one of the world’s leading beverage companies, has appointed Vincent Meron to the position of Chief R&D Officer.

Vincent will lead liquid and packaging product research and development across the group company’s iconic brands including , Schweppes and . He also assumes responsibility for the packaging development teams across the region as they explore new sustainable packaging innovation to support the company’s Growing for Good vision.

Vincent has been with the Suntory group for more than 15 years, spending the past two years in the role of R&D Director for the GB&I market. Prior to joining the team in Europe, he spent 13 years as Chief Technical Officer with , the Australasia business headquartered in . His previous experience includes several R&D positions in and in ’s dairy and beverage divisions in The , Eastern Europe and Asia.

Vincent comments: “It’s a privilege to be leading the Suntory Beverage & Food Europe R&D team at what is a very exciting time for the business. Using consumer and ‘gemba’ insights, working with our trends and marketing colleagues and driving forward our sustainability agenda are all crucial elements of a successful R&D strategy. I’m looking forward to working with our talented teams of product developers and scientists across our region as we create and innovate to help us deliver our business strategy, results and overall Growing for Good vision.”

Vincent will report into Peter Harding, CEO Suntory Beverage & Food Europe and will also play a key role within the global R&D community, led out of . He will be based in the company’s London office.

He replaces Roberto Vanin who is pursuing opportunities outside of the Suntory Group. - ends -

About Suntory Beverage & Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE) was established in 2014 and is one of five regional divisions of the Japan-based Suntory Group, one of the leading global companies. We’re proud to be part of a family-owned business with its inspiring 120-year heritage and we are guided by Shinjiro Torii’s founding spirit. SBFE is made up of 3,800 passionate people working throughout Europe on hugely iconic brands including Schweppes*, , Lucozade, , , Oasis*, Pulco and MayTea with a commitment to producing great-tasting, healthier drinks. Everything we do flows from our Mizu To Ikiru promise and our vision of Growing for Good. Being in harmony with people and nature is at the heart of our business, and we’re working every day to ensure that future generations inherit and enjoy a healthy planet. *Owned and commercialized within SBFE respective territories For more information, please visit: https://www.suntorybeverageandfood-europe.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/suntory-beverage-&-food-europe-limited/

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