Suntory Oceania appoints Bríd Drohan-Stewart as CMO

Multi-beverage company Suntory Oceania has appointed Bríd Drohan-Stewart to chief marketing officer, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania.

Drohan-Stewart is an international marketing leader with more than 25 years’ experience leading high-performing teams.

She has a proven track record of strong business growth through brand transformation for large-scale organisations, including Woolworths Group, McDonald’s and The Coca-Cola Company. In 2025, she was named as a finalist for Marketer of the Year at the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards.

Currently marketing director of fresh/fresh food people, she leaves Woolworths after five years. Drohan-Stewart led the Countdown brand through challenging COVID-19 trading conditions, rebranding Countdown to Woolworths, and introducing Everyday Rewards in New Zealand.

During her time at The Coca-Cola Company in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand, she led key campaigns – ‘Share a Coke’, Diet Coke’s UK relaunch and the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Joining the Oceania executive leadership team, she will take direct leadership of Suntory Oceania’s non-alcohol portfolio in Australia and New Zealand, which includes brands like V Energy, Suntory Boss Coffee and Maximus.

Pioneering new beverage experiences

“We are delighted to welcome Bríd to the Suntory Oceania team with her impressive background in building brands across the FMCG, QSR and retail sectors,” says Dai Minato, Suntory Beverage and Food Oceania CEO.

“As we pioneer new beverage experiences, inspired by innovation and craftsmanship, Bríd will play a critical role in leading a new era for our portfolio in Australia and New Zealand.”

Drohan-Stewart adds: “I couldn’t be more excited to join Suntory with its 125-year-old heritage and commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and excellence.

“Working with Suntory Oceania’s iconic brands, which can be disruptive, dynamic and provide more choice to customers, creates enormous potential to shape the future of the beverage industry across Australia and New Zealand.”

Drohan-Stewart will join the team in April 2026 and will be based at Suntory Oceania’s
Sydney office.

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