He has been CEO of Britvic since 2005 having originally joined the firm in 1996 as sales director.

Prior to that, he held a number of senior appointments in varied roles in HR and sales with such companies as Mars Inc and Grand Metropolitan.

JJohnson Service said: "His considerable and current experience at board level, together with an extensive background in sales and supply chain, will be a great asset to the board, and to the various board committees on which he will serve."

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