Nestlé UK promotes McKenzie to group sales director

Nestlé has promoted Mark McKenzie to the role of group sales director, Nestlé UK & Ireland.

Reporting to chairman and chief executive Paul Grimwood, Mr McKenzie will join the company’s group board.

He joined Nestlé in 2000 after an early career with Coca-Cola and Mars. He has held a number of senior sales roles, most recently as channel category sales development director for Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland in York.

“I’m delighted to be taking on this role in what will be a pivotal year for the industry and our customers,” McKenzie said. “My priority in 2011 will be to continue to help drive category growth in each of the varied categories in which Nestlé is present, led by our additional focus on the shopper as we reopen our expanded Insight Centre in the spring.”

Nestlé CEO Paul Grimwood added: “Mark has played a key role in the successful growth of our confectionery business in recent years. He has extensive knowledge of the UK retail trade and a great track record.”