Danone Waters UK names managing director

Danone Waters UK has appointed Adam Grant, as its new managing director to oversee brands such as Evian and Volvic.

Volvic ad
Volvic ad

Grant is currently commercial director of Danone Dairy UK and takes up his position on 1 January.

He replaces Nick Krzyzaniak who moves to become president and general manager of Danone Waters of America on the same day.

Grant has been commercial director of Danone Dairy UK since 2004.

He says: “I am excited to be moving across to the Waters business after six years with Danone Dairy. Evian, Volvic and Badoit are major brands, each with a loyal following. I look forward to further building on their success.”

He is being replaced by Emma Taylor who is currently sales controller.

Evian is readying its New Year campaign based on the proposition “Evian Renew”, which will include a television advertisement featuring the roller-skating babies familiar from an internet campaign.