Vita Coco
Charles van Es has a diverse work experience in the beverage industry. Charles started their career at Heineken in 2003, taking on various roles related to supply chain planning and logistics. Charles then joined Heineken USA in 2007, where they worked as the Manager of Supply Chain Planning and later as the Director of Corporate Strategy. In 2010, they became the Brand Director for Newcastle Brown Ale, where they successfully repositioned the brand and introduced line extensions. In 2013, they were promoted to Senior Director of Portfolio Brands, overseeing marketing strategies for multiple brands. In 2015, Charles joined Vita Coco as the VP of Marketing Americas, and later served as the EVP of Strategy and Chief Sales Officer.
Charles van Es completed their Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at Delft University of Technology from 1995 to 2003. Charles then pursued their MBA at Columbia Business School from 2009 to 2010.
Vita Coco
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The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company’s brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT. In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature’s resources. In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation™ furthering the Company’s commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products. Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore. The Company is Nasdaq-listed under ticker symbol COCO.