Coca-Cola Amatil announced the appointment of Peter West as Managing Director of the company's Australian Beverages' business. An experienced professional in Australian and international FMCG, Mr. West will join Coca-Cola Amatil from Lion Pty Ltd. where he is currently Managing Director of the Dairy and Drinks business. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Mr. West has held several senior roles at Mars Confectionery and Arnott's Biscuits Ltd. including Regional President for Continental Europe for Mars Chocolate. Peter McLoughlin, who has been serving as Australian Beverages Managing Director since March and will continue until Peter West's commencement in the first half of 2018.