Ocean Spray Appoints New Managing Director

Ocean Spray International recently appointed Kelvin Bradnam to the newly created role of Managing Director for its Australia and New Zealand businesses.
Kelvin has previous experience in UK supermarkets and has worked for major manufacturers such as Cadbury Schweppes and Lion in Australia, across a range of senior commercial & general management positions.
“I am excited to join Ocean Spray and lead the business in Australia and New Zealand,” said Kelvin. “Globally the strength of our brand is anchored by three things that make our offer unique: taste, health & heritage. That, together with Ocean Spray’s innovation pipeline and significant investment in cranberry health research, gives me great confidence that Ocean Spray will continue to grow locally through satisfying Australian and New Zealand consumer needs now and in the future.”
“Ocean Spray is creating this position to further leverage our great brands, talent and innovation in the local market,” said Peter Wyman, President of Ocean Spray International. “Kelvin has a depth of market experience, importantly in healthy foods and beverages. We’re looking forward to Kelvin applying his strong commercial management expertise to accelerate our growth across Australia and New Zealand”.
Ocean Spray is an 85 year old farmers’ cooperative as well as being the world’s leading producer of cranberry juices, juice drinks and dried cranberries. Ocean Spray® cranberries are sold in over 100 countries worldwide.
Ocean Spray launched locally over 20 years ago and today sell through our sales agency partners Stuart Alexander in Australia & James Crisp in New Zealand.