Marc Busain has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Lipton Teas and Infusions, effective from October 1. He takes over from Pierre Laubies, who served in the position for one year before returning to his duties on the company’s supervisory board.
Busain’s appointment comes with high expectations and excitement, as he said, “Tea, in all its varied forms, is an exciting growth category and I look forward to working with the talented team at Lipton Teas and Infusions to ensure there’s a tea for everyone.”
Busain brings with him a massive wealth of experience in the consumer goods sector. He spent the majority of his professional career at Heineken, starting as a member of the finance team in 1995. Over years of dedicated service, he ascended into several leadership positions spanning Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Busain’s commitment and leadership ability led him to join Heineken’s global executive team as the President for the Americas in 2015.
Jean-Remy Roussel, the current chair of the supervisory board, praises Busain’s appointment as a strategic move for the company. “Marc has tremendous global experience in the consumer packaged goods sector and a track record of consistently delivering growth,” Roussel commented. “With his strong commercial acumen and leadership, I have every confidence that the world’s leading tea business is in good hands.”
Busain’s appointment signifies a strategic move for Lipton Teas and Infusions. His broad experience and proven track record in the consumer packaged goods sector are seen as assets that will steer the company towards its growth goals.
Who is the new CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions?
Marc Busain has been appointed as the new CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions, effective from October 1.
Who did Marc Busain replace as CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions?
Busain replaced Pierre Laubies, who served as CEO for a year before returning to his duties on the company’s supervisory board.
What experience does Marc Busain bring to his new role as CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions?
Busain brings a wealth of global experience in the consumer packaged goods sector, having spent most of his career at Heineken. He held several leadership roles across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and served as the President for the Americas in Heineken’s global executive team in 2015.
