James Pearson appointed Commercial Director at Danone Waters

James Pearson has been promoted to Commercial Director at Danone Waters UK (DWUK). Pearson was previously Sales Development Director at Group Danone Beverages Division which was a global role based in Paris.

In his new role, Pearson will be responsible for UK and Ireland sales and will lead the Sales and Business Development teams.

Prior to his role at Group Danone, which he held for 18 months, Pearson was Grocery Sales Director and Grocery & Retail Controller at Danone Waters UK. Pearson joined Danone Waters UK in March 2003 following five years at Coca Cola Enterprises in a variety of commercial roles. He began his career as a Sales Graduate Trainee at United Biscuits 1996.

Pearson takes over from James Mayer, who has been promoted to Vice President of Sales at Danone Baby Nutrition, which is a new division of Group Danone.

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