Consumer goods distributor Stuart Alexander & Co promotes sales and marketing boss Nick Nairn to CEO
FMCG distribution group Stuart Alexander & Co has promoted its sales and marketing general manager, Nick Nairn, to CEO replacing Garry Browne who takes the position of executive chairman.
The announcement:
STUART ALEXANDER ANNOUNCES CEO AND EXECUTIVE CHAIR
One of Australia’s largest and oldest privately-owned companies, Stuart Alexander & Co, is delighted to announce that Garry Browne AM, after 40 years in the business with 20 years as CEO, has moved into the new role of Executive Chair on the Stuart Alexander Board and sister New Zealand company, Marketing Overseas Imports (MOI) and former GM Sales & Marketing, Nick Nairn, has been appointed CEO of the Australian company.
Stuart Alexander & Co which manages the importation, distribution and marketing for sixteen iconic premium global consumer brands such as TABASCO, Mentos, Duracell and Chupa Chups is an extraordinary success story spanning 135 years and currently boasts 180 employees in offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland.
Mr Browne attributes the success of Stuart Alexander & Co to the exceptional team and the “roll-up-your-sleeves approach” culture and is particularly excited about Nick Nairn’s appointment to CEO.
“Nick understands brands, he has the right experience and mindset, he is energetic and charismatic and is a great leader. He will continue the business in the same strategic direction, that is, grow the business with new brands, enhance the New Zealand business, maintain our relationships and increase revenues.
“The decision to move up in the Executive Chair role was not taken lightly”, says Mr Browne. “I could not have ever imagined getting to the pinnacle of my career and then moving into another space, but the timing was right, and we have the right person who is perfectly poised for the position of CEO.
“I will serve the Stuart Alexander & Co business as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors with my focus continuing to ensure the business remains on the strategic path with initiatives planned. I will continue to ensure that Nick is given the appropriate support so as to achieve the ambitions of the business including the development and growth of the current and future businesses.
“At the same time I am well-placed to take on additional non-executive roles in ASX or privately unlisted companies and continue my involvement in the NFP space. Nick Nairn says” my extensive experience in the FMCG space and my understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses are facing in today’s highly competitive market will stand me in good stead.
“I am thrilled to be leading Stuart Alexander & Co at this time as it’s proven record in launching, guarding and developing brands in the Australian market is second-to-none. The opportunity to lead a company with the relationships and reputation it has, is irresistible and I look forward to keeping the company in the best possible position for our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and the board.”
From a company media release
