Francois Quarez appointed Essential Drinks MD

Francois Quarez has joined the Essential Drinks Company as managing director, based in the Quintessential Brands Group office in Soho, London.  

Francois brings over 25 years of FMCG industry experience in senior sales and business leadership roles, most recently with Cott Beverages and previously with Pepsico Inc and Proctor and Gamble. Francois has a proven track record of building businesses and working with major multiple European retailers in new international markets including central and Eastern Europe. 

 Francois, who has spent the majority of his career working in Europe, extends the international executive leadership team at the Quintessential Brands Group. 

Warren Scott, CEO of the Quintessential Brands Group, comments:  “We are delighted to be welcoming Francois to the group and very much look forward to working with him as we continue to expand Essential Drinks Company, the spirits supplier business to retailers and brand owners, in the UK and internationally.” 

Francois brings over 25 years of FMCG industry experience in senior sales and business leadership roles, most recently with Cott Beverages and previously with Pepsico Inc and Proctor and Gamble. Francois has a proven track record of building businesses and working with major multiple European retailers in new international markets including central and Eastern Europe. 

 Francois, who has spent the majority of his career working in Europe, extends the international executive leadership team at the Quintessential Brands Group. 

Warren Scott, CEO of the Quintessential Brands Group, comments:  “We are delighted to be welcoming Francois to the group and very much look forward to working with him as we continue to expand Essential Drinks Company, the spirits supplier business to retailers and brand owners, in the UK and internationally.”

7 November 2014 - Felicity Murray The Drinks Report, editor