Tetra Pak appoints Haithem Debbiche as Managing Director for West Africa

Tetra Pak has appointed Haithem Debbiche as Managing Director for the Maghreb and West Africa region, extending his current role in West Africa to also include Maghreb. The company confirmed the leadership change in an official statement. Debbiche, who took on the West Africa leadership in 2024, now succeeds Laurent Rodier in overseeing the Maghreb. …

Coca-Cola Middle East appoints Manuel Burgos as vice president and general manager

Coca-Cola Middle East has appointed Manuel Burgos as Vice President and General Manager for the region, effective 3 November. Burgos assumes responsibility for the company’s operations and strategic direction across Middle Eastern markets, with a focus on franchise management and sustainable growth. Bringing over 16 years of experience within the Coca-Cola system, Burgos has held …

Canpack Group appoints Fabio Hees as new chief commercial officer

    September 2, 2025 – Canpack Group has appointed Fabio Hees as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 2, 2025.     Hees joins the company after more than two decades with Ball Corporation, where he most recently served as Commercial Vice President, Global Accounts. In that role, he was responsible for managing …

Avery Dennison appoints Mariana Rodriguez as vice president and general manager for Materials Group EMENA

Avery Dennison Corporation has appointed Mariana Rodriguez as vice president and general manager for its Materials Group EMENA, effective September 1, 2025. In her new role, Rodriguez will be responsible for implementing growth strategies across the region, meeting short- and long-term business objectives, and exploring new revenue opportunities. “Avery Dennison sees huge potential for growth …

Nestlé appoints Philipp Navratil as CEO after leadership change

Nestlé’s Board of Directors has appointed Philipp Navratil as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Laurent Freixe. The decision comes after an internal investigation into Freixe’s undisclosed relationship with a direct subordinate, which was found to be in breach of Nestlé’s Code of Business Conduct. The investigation was overseen by Chairman Paul …

Coca-Cola appoints Luis Felipe Avellar as president of Africa operating unit

The Coca-Cola Company has announced the appointment of Luis Felipe Avellar as president of its Africa operating unit, effective September 1. Avellar, currently leading Coca-Cola’s Mexico operations, will succeed Luisa Ortega, who will transition to a new role as president of the company’s Europe operating unit. Avellar will be based in Johannesburg and report to …