David Baxter , Group GM of Direct Procurement , Asahi Beverages , breaks down the company ’ s approach to sustainability and maintaining resilience during COVID-19
ASAHI BEVERAGES
David Baxter , Group GM of Direct Procurement , Asahi Beverages , breaks down the company ’ s approach to sustainability and maintaining resilience during COVID-19
David Baxter ’ s career journey in the beverages industry began over 20 years ago , working for Southcorp Wines in supply chain planning .
Following this , Baxter worked for many beverage companies - including Foster ’ s Group , Carlton & United Breweries , and Treasury Wine Estates - before joining Asahi Beverages .
Today , Baxter is the Group General Manager of Direct Procurement of Asahi Beverages . “ I could not think of a better industry to work in ,” says Baxter .
He adds : “ I ' m responsible for leading an incredible team whose core role is to identify , contract , and manage suppliers to meet Asahi Beverages ’ manufacturing requirements .”
Being the leading beverages company in Australia and New Zealand , Asahi Beverages produces quality alcohol and non-alcohol beverages . “ We have a strong portfolio of established household brands , as well as innovative new products ,” says Baxter .
He adds : “ Our company ' s vision is to bring enjoyment and connection to everyday moments in life .”
In the last two years , Asahi Beverages has evolved significantly . Its acquisition of Carlton & United Breweries scaled the company , making Asahi Beverages the leading beverages manufacturer in Australia & New Zealand . “ Our footprint literally
“OUR COMPANY ' S VISION IS TO BRING ENJOYMENT AND CONNECTION TO EVERYDAY MOMENTS IN LIFE ”
DAVID BAXTER GROUP GENERAL MANAGER OF PROCUREMENT , ASAHI BEVERAGES
124 June 2022