Titmuss brings with a wealth of experience from within the Nestlé Purina ecosystem. He joins from Lily’s Kitchen, a Nestlé Purina company, where he most recently served as market development organisation director having previously held the role of sales director.
During his time at Lily’s Kitchen, he has led the global expansion into North America and in establishing a new category, shopper and insight function. Prior to this, he spent over 20 years at Nestlé Purina, holding a variety of senior commercial roles across specialist, grocery, direct to consumer and led the development of the Nestlé Sales Academy, which is now adopted across several European markets.
Commenting on his new role, Titmuss said: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Nestlé Professional and to be part of such a dynamic and purpose-driven team. It’s a real honour to follow in Steve’s footsteps and I look forward to building on the strong foundations he has created, working closely with our customers and teams to shape the next chapter of growth.”
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Katya Simmons, managing director of Nestlé Professional, added: “James’ depth of commercial experience, customer focus and strategic thinking make him an excellent addition to our leadership team as we continue to drive forward our ambitions in the Out of Home market.
“I would like to thank Steve Norris for his support, drive, commitment and remarkable contribution over the past 17 years. As a valued member of the Nestlé Professional Leadership team, Steve's experience, passion, and knowledge of the Out of Home channel have been invaluable to our business.”