Kitwave Group plc, the delivered wholesale business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Marnie Millard OBE to the Board as Non-Executive Chair, with effect from 30 May 2025.
Marnie brings over 20 years of executive and board-level experience in the FMCG industry and a proven track record of delivering sustainable growth, leading M&A activity and driving brand value.
She is well known for her eight-year tenure as CEO of Nichols Plc, the soft drinks group behind Vimto, where she increased market capitalisation by 60% to £450 million and doubled the Vimto brand’s retail sales value to £110 million. Also under her leadership, Nichols Plc successfully completed five acquisitions.
Marnie’s contributions to British business and the beverages industry have been publicly recognised with an OBE for Services to Business and International Trade in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours. She has also served as President of the British Soft Drinks Association and Chair of CBI North West, and holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Salford.
Ben Maxted, Chief Executive Officer of Kitwave, commented:
“On behalf of everyone at Kitwave, I am delighted to welcome Marnie to the Board as our new Chair. We believe that her experience and expertise will be of huge value as we continue to drive our growth strategy and enhance our customer offering. We are all looking forward to working with Marnie and, together, delivering further value for the Group and its shareholders.”
