Richard Flynn

Richard Flynn is the current President of Business Area Food APAC & MEA at Electrolux Professional. Prior to this, they served as Associate Director at Coca-Cola European Partners from March 2014 to August 2017. In this role, they were responsible for leading a customer business unit and implementing business strategies and objectives to create sustainable value for CCEP and the customer. Flynn was also accountable for establishing and implementing a strategy for a defined Home Channel customer account, developing and negotiating Joint Business Plans, and trade investment efficiency including Customer Opex at sub-channel level.

Throughout their career, Flynn has demonstrated their ability to develop and maintain strategic business relationships, lead and engage teams, coach and build team capability, and represent their organization on industry issues. Richard is skilled in sales strategies, identifying new revenue opportunities, cross-selling products, and monitoring market and economic conditions. Flynn’s experience managing the organization’s relationships with clients of strategic importance has been critical in protecting existing revenue and profit streams, identifying new revenue opportunities, and introducing new products to the client.

Richard Flynn's educational career includes a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Gloucestershire, as well as A levels in Business Administration and Management, General, from Tewkesbury School.

They work with Pia Hovland - CHRO, Philippe Zavattiero - President Business Area Beverage and Food Preparation, and Dave Herring - President Business Area Food Americas. Richard Flynn reports to Alberto Zanata, President, CEO & Acting President Business Area Food Europe.