Alex Gonnella

Alex Gonnella is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as the Group Marketing Director for Nestlé UK & Ireland since September 2022, focusing on maximizing the potential of people and brands. Previously, Gonnella held the position of Marketing Director at Nestlé Confectionery from June 2017 to September 2022, leading the team to return the business to growth through creativity and ambition. Extensive experience includes serving as Marketing Director for Nestlé Purina Petcare Europe, contributing to market leadership in the UK, and roles as VP of Generating Demand for Asia, Oceania, and Africa, as well as European Grocery Marketing Director, with a strong emphasis on marketing strategy and execution across diverse markets. Gonnella's educational background includes a PED from IMD, a brief course at INSEAD, and a BA (Hons) in Marketing from the University of Strathclyde.