Refresco has named Steve Presley as its new chief executive officer, starting 4 August 2025. He will also join the company’s executive board.

The appointment follows last month’s announcement that current CEO Hans Roelofs will retire on 1 August 2025, after 18 years leading the global beverage solutions company.

Presley brings nearly 30 years of experience from Nestlé, where he held leadership roles across operations, strategy and finance. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and CEO of Zone Americas, overseeing operations in North and Latin America from Nestlé’s headquarters in Switzerland. In that role, he managed more than 100,000 employees across 24 countries and over 120 facilities.

James Cunningham, chairman of the Refresco's supervisory board, stated: “I am excited to welcome Steve as Refresco’s new CEO and as a member of the executive board. Steve’s wealth of experience, strong relationships with retailers and brands, and leadership of large-scale international operations for a global beverage and food company will be tremendous assets to the company."

"Steve’s entrepreneurial spirit, together with his deep operational and financial expertise and ability to understand our customers’ needs, will greatly benefit Refresco as it continues to deliver best-in-class beverage solutions around the world.”

Presley added: “Refresco has built a strong reputation as a global leader in the beverage solutions industry, with a clear focus on delivering value and quality for its customers. I look forward to building on this solid foundation and contributing to the next phase of growth."

"By focusing on innovation and adapting to the evolving needs of customers and market demands, I am confident we can further strengthen Refresco’s value proposition and create new opportunities for success. I look forward to working closely alongside the talented team at Refresco across the world.”