Movers & Groovers : New leadership announced at Danone UK Ltd

Adam Grant has been appointed the new Managing Director for Danone’s dairy division in the UK, whose brands include Activia and Actimel.

Adam was previously Managing Director for Danone’s UK water division, whose brands include evian, Volvic and Badoit.

Adam said: “I am excited to lead this fantastic business with its incredible brands and look forward to accelerating the growth of our dairy division.”

James Pearson will take over as the Managing Director of the UK water division. James has worked for Groupe Danone for several years, most recently as General Manager for evian Volvic Asia.  James joined the company from Coca Cola Enterprises in 2003 and held a number of sales leadership roles in the UK before being appointed General Manager of Danone Waters of Japan.

James said: “I am delighted to return to Danone’s UK water business. It is a truly dynamic and creative company and I can’t wait to get started.”