Darren Fullerton, CEO of Suntory Beverage and Food Oceania, has announced he will retire in 2025, five years after joining the company.
Since joining Suntory in 2020, Fullerton has played a critical role in building Suntory Oceania, a $3 billion multi-beverage group which brings together the end-to-end manufacturing, sales, and distribution of Suntory’s licensed and non-alcohol portfolios.
Fullerton said that working at Suntory for the past five years has been a career highlight.
“Being part of an organisation that aligns so closely with my values and unlocking the potential of our Oceania business has been an incredible privilege.
“The creation of Suntory Oceania firmly positions the business for a strong and successful future, built on a foundation of Suntory’s ambitious ‘Yatte Minahare’ spirit. I know the team will continue to thrive and I look forward to supporting the business in an advisory role.”
Prior to joining Suntory, Fullerton held CEO roles at PepsiCo and Winc and has a total of 12 years of experience as a CEO. Fullerton will retire at the end of March, following the final stages of the creation of Suntory Oceania, and will then continue as an advisor.
Makiko Ono, President of Suntory Beverage and Food, praised Fullerton’s contributions.
“Darren has been an extraordinary leader, driving growth, innovation and a culture of excellence in Oceania. He has lived the One Suntory mindset and set a benchmark for our future global business.”
A successor has not yet been named.
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