Simon Baldry to lead Coca-Cola Enterprises in Great Britain

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

LONDON, 7 October 2008 - Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) today announced the appointment of Simon Baldry as Vice President and General Manager of its business in Great Britain.  Baldry starts his new role in Coca-Cola Enterprises, the largest bottler of Coca-Cola Company products in the world, this week.

Simon Baldry said:  "I am really excited about joining Coca-Cola Enterprises and leading the team in Great Britain.  It is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best known soft drinks brands in the world and to lead a team with a strong track record in delivering success."

Hubert Patricot, President, Coca-Cola Enterprises Europe said:  "Simon brings great strengths to our organisation.  His leadership will drive continued success in our largest European market and he will play an important role on the European Executive Committee."

Simon Baldry was previously Managing Director of Cadbury Schweppes in Great Britain & Ireland.  Before that he was responsible for successfully developing the Cadbury and Mars businesses in Eastern Europe where he was based for ten years. Earlier in his career he was the Brand Manager for Coke Flavour Brands at Coca-Cola Schweppes in the UK.

Baldry graduated from Loughborough University in Management Sciences and has represented his country at international competition in both the Modern Pentathlon and Fencing. He is married with two children.


Contact:
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd, Corporate Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 1895 844 828, Email: sqadri@cokecce.com

Notes to editors

About Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc, the world's largest marketer, producer and distributor of the products of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC). Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd manufactures and distributes TCCC products, as well as products for other brand-owners, throughout England, Scotland and Wales, and employs around 4,600 people.

CCE is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its products and operations. The key areas of focus are around sustainable packaging, water stewardship, and energy and climate protection. There is more information about these areas at: www.cokecorporateresponsibility.co.uk/.