Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Steve Presley as the company’s chief executive officer, effective August 4, 2025.
Presley will also join Refresco’s executive board. He will succeed Hans Roelofs, who is set to retire on 1 August, after a career spanning over 18 years at the company.
With nearly 30 years of experience at Nestlé, Presley has a strong track record of delivering accelerated growth and substantial value creation. Throughout his tenure at the Swiss food group, he held a series of roles of increasing responsibility spanning executive leadership, operations, manufacturing, corporate strategy and finance, providing him a comprehensive perspective on end-to-end business performance.
Most recently, he served as Nestlé’s executive vice president and chief executive officer of Zone Americas, overseeing the company's North America and Latin America operations from corporate headquarters in Switzerland. In this role, he managed over 100,000 employees across 24 countries and a network of over 120 manufacturing and distribution facilities across 20 product categories.
“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,” James Cunningham, partner of KKR and chairman of the Refresco Supervisory Board, said.
“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 said: “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.”