Ed Watts

Ed Watts has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Ed is currently working as a Commercial Director for JDE since April 2023. Prior to this, they held various positions at Johnson & Johnson, including Sales Director UK and Tesco Global Director from September 2019 to March 2023. Ed also served as the Category & Perfect Store Director - Northern Europe, Commercial Strategy & Planning Director - UK, Account Director - Tesco & eCommerce, Commercial Strategy & Planning Team Leader, Account Controller - Asda, and Senior Customer Development Manager at Johnson & Johnson. Before joining Johnson & Johnson, Ed worked as a National Account Manager at Reckitt Benckiser from June 2009 to June 2011. Ed also held roles as National Account Manager and Regional Account Manager at Mars from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, they started their career as a Medical Sales Representative at Quintiles from 2004 to 2006.

Ed Watts completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Studies at Solent University from 1997 to 2001. In 2021, they pursued a short course in Executive Leadership at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.