Darren Fullerton has been appointed CEO (Australia and New Zealand) for Frucor Suntory.
Fullerton worked in the food and beverage industry for 18 years, culminating with almost three years as CEO at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand until October 2015.
Most recently he led Winc, a $1 billion+ market leader in office products and business solutions across Australasia. Fullerton became CEO of Staples Australia in January 2016, which was acquired by Platinum Equity and rebranded Winc. He resigned in October 2019.
Darren says: “It’s truly an honour to be joining the Frucor Suntory team and to be able to play a part in the next incredible chapter of a business I have always had great respect for.
Frucor Suntory Australian brands include V, Ribena, Up & Go and Rockstar Energy Drink.
“Strong brands, a vibrant culture, and a thirst for success are hallmarks of most successful businesses – and I look forward to building on these inherent strengths at Frucor Suntory," he said.
Darren starts his new role on 14 April and will be based in Sydney.
Frucor Suntory was #82 on Food & Drink Business' Australia's Top 100 Food & Drink Companies 2019 report.
