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Philippe Schaillee
CEO Costa Coffee
Philippe Schaillee is the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Coffee, a position he assumed in April 2023.1 He brings extensive experience in the food and beverage industry to this role.
Career Highlights
Previous Positions::
- Executive Vice President at Groupe SEB (April 2021 - April 2023)1
- President of JDE Coffee's Professional/Out of Home division (April 2016 - March 2021)
- General Manager for Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg (2012-2016)3
- Senior executive roles at Sara Lee, including SVP of North America Beverage (2005-2012)
Current Role:: As CEO of Costa Coffee, Schaillee is responsible for leading the company's growth strategy both in its home market of England and internationally.1 He reports to Evguenia "Jeny" Stoichkova, President of Global Ventures for The Coca-Cola Company.2
Education and Expertise
Schaillee holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Catholic University Leuven and an MBA from Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School.23 His areas of expertise include:
- General Management
- Strategic Planning and M&A
- Brand Equity Management
- Innovation
- Category Management
- Digital Marketing
Leadership Style
Schaillee is described as an outstanding leader with a deep business background and a passion for building great brands.1 He is known for his strategic thinking and commitment to developing talent within his teams.
Philippe Schaillee's appointment as CEO of Costa Coffee, one of the world's largest coffee chains, positions him to lead the company's continued expansion and innovation in the competitive global coffee market.
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