Vigano has been appointed managing director of Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland. He takes over from Simmons, who moves to lead Nestlé’s Coffee UK & Ireland division.
He most recently served as managing director of Nestlé Professional Turkey and brings with him a wealth of experience in the out of home world, having joined Nestlé Italiana in 2012 to lead the Nestlé Professional Super Premium Beverage division.
Speaking on his role, Vigano, said: “It’s a pleasure and honour to lead Nestlé Professional at such an exciting time. As we enter the new year, I’m energised by the opportunities ahead and committed to supporting our customers across hospitality and foodservice. Together, we’ll continue delivering exceptional products and services, driven by our focus on excellence, sustainability, and innovation.”
Simmons’ career began in Nestlé Russia in 2002, where she held several sales and commercial development team Confectionery assignments, before moving to marketing in 2010.
In 2017, Simmons moved to the UK, becoming business effectiveness manager at Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland. In 2018 she assumed her position of managing director, which she held for more than seven years.
The company praised Simmons for her leadership style, commitment to building an inclusive culture, broad omni-channel marketing and commercial experience that will now be applied to the Coffee sector.
Simmons, added: “I am thrilled to be leading the Coffee sector in the UK and Ireland. Coffee has an exciting future ahead of it and I am privileged and proud to be part of the team taking it forward. I can’t wait to see what we will achieve and how we’ll drive growth across our incredible brands."