top of page
William Watkins

William Watkins, founder and CEO of Radnor Hills, has been elected president of the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA).


William Watkins took over from Paul Graham, GB managing director at Britvic. During his tenure, Graham led the BSDA's involvement as a founder-member of Circularity Scotland, a scheme administrator for Scotland’s since-delayed deposit return scheme (DRS).


Watkins, who has been vice president of the BDSA since 2020, is kicking off his tenure as president by calling on the Welsh government "to help unlock the way for an interoperable DRS to support recycling," said BSDA.


Pete Charles, managing director at Red Bull, has been elected as the new vice president of the BSDA, succeeding William.


He commented: “I am delighted to be elected as the new president of this important organisation. It is such a crucial time for the industry as we head towards setting up a DRS, along with retailers and alcohol producers, to deliver a realistic and practical system to return and recycle our containers in a more sustainable way."


“I aim to continue the fine work of Paul and past BSDA presidents by making further progress on a wide range of issues affecting and involving soft drinks, particularly those related to reducing litter and increasing recycling."


#RadnorHills #BSDA

Radnor Hills CEO William Watkins elected president of British Soft Drinks Association

Rafaela Sousa

20 June 2024

Radnor Hills CEO William Watkins elected president of British Soft Drinks Association

Related posts
Olipop appoints former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as chief executive

Olipop appoints former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as chief executive

Olipop has appointed former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as its new chief executive officer, as the functional soda brand strengthens its leadership team to support its next phase of growth.

HTeaO appoints Brian Wise as CEO to support US expansion

HTeaO appoints Brian Wise as CEO to support US expansion

US iced tea franchise HTeaO has appointed Brian Wise as chief executive officer as it enters its next phase of national expansion.

Air Up appoints Cristina Kenz as CEO to drive global retail growth

Air Up appoints Cristina Kenz as CEO to drive global retail growth

Air Up has appointed Cristina Kenz as chief executive officer as the scent-based hydration brand looks to expand its global retail presence and and strengthen its direct-to-consumer business.

Keurig Dr Pepper begins search for Global Coffee Co CEO as Rafael Oliveira exits

Keurig Dr Pepper begins search for Global Coffee Co CEO as Rafael Oliveira exits

KDP has opened a search for the future CEO of Global Coffee Co after Rafael Oliveira, head of the company's coffee operating unit, informed the business of his intention to leave at the end of July.

bottom of page