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4 November 2025: William Grant & Sons today confirms the appointment of Grant McKenzie as Chief Network Distribution Officer and Executive Board member, joining the Company 13 November 2025.
In a pivotal role for the business, Grant will lead the Company’s Owned Distribution Companies Business Unit (ODC BU), ensuring the development and execution of its plans across all owned distribution markets, driving innovation, and delivering growth ambitions.
Highly regarded for his strategic vision, resilience, and ability to lead large, diverse teams through change, Grant brings with him more than 25 years of blue-chip FMCG leadership experience – including significant expertise in beverages and premium brands. Grant held marketing and sales positions at Unilever and L’Oréal, before joining Nestlé where he progressed through senior commercial and general management positions in Europe and North America.
Most recently, Grant led a CHF 1.2bn Nestlé Waters and Premium Beverages business across eight European markets, overseeing 3,000 colleagues and driving the creation of a standalone division. In that role he has been instrumental in accelerating the growth of iconic premium brands such as Perrier, S. Pellegrino, and Acqua Panna, and has a proven track record in business transformation and commercial capability building as well as developing high-performing teams.