Our Senior Management Team

Simon Fitzpatrick was appointed to the position of General Manager for Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland in February 2025. 

Simon began his career at Coca-Cola HBC over 20 years ago as a Business Developer, advancing through many sales roles such as Sales Team Leader, Key Account Manager and Customer Director.

After working as the Commercial Director of Sales and Marketing at the Irish Football Association (IFA), Simon returned to Coca-Cola HBC in 2019 as Commercial Excellence Manager. In 2020, he assumed the role of Sales Director. 

In 2023, Simon was appointed Head of International Key Accounts across all 29 Coca-Cola HBC markets and remained in this position until he was appointed as General Manager of the Ireland and Northern Ireland business unit. 

Simon is also Deputy Chair of Northern Ireland Food and Drink. He lives in Waringstown, Co. Down with his wife Helen and two daughters. In his leisure time, he actively participates in football, enjoys exploring new walking trails, and values time with family and friends.

Jenni Ardill was appointed to the position of People & Culture Director for Coca-Cola HBC Ireland & Northern Ireland in August 2023.

Jenni has been with the business for 20+ years starting in Sales as a Business Developer and progressing though a diverse range of roles within the Commercial function before moving cross functionally to the P&C in 2020 as People & Culture Manager with remit over Supply Chain function.

Jenni has a degree in Business Economics and Management from the Queens University Belfast.  She lives in Belfast with partner Nick and daughter Franki. In her spare time, she enjoys crossfit, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Tom was appointed Director of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability for the island of Ireland business in December 2019. In partnership with The Coca‑Cola Company, Tom is responsible for protecting and promoting the reputation of the Coca-Cola System across the island of Ireland and leads the sustainability agenda within the business, including governance, communication, packaging strategy and customer partnerships.

Tom joined the business from Ibec, Ireland's largest lobby and business representative group, where he held the role of Director of Retail Ireland. During his five years there, Tom led the roll-out of a new industry-wide strategy and a new brand identity for the association. Prior to that, Tom spent four years with the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI), where he was at the forefront of representing the brewing sector and wider drinks industry at national and European level. 

Tom holds a BA in Economics and Geography, and a Masters in Competition Law and Regulation from the National University of Ireland Maynooth, as well as a Diploma in Management from the Dublin Institute of Technology. He is currently a Board member at Re-turn, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme operator.

Tom lives in Kildare with his wife, Keira, and sons, Thomas and Alex. He is a sports enthusiast, with a particular interest in football, basketball, running and golf.

Joanna joined CCHBC relocating from Scotland in November 2024 appointed as Supply Chain Director.

Joanna is responsible for our end-to-end supply chain on the Island of Ireland maximising opportunities to create value for our customers producing and distributing high quality products.

Joanna joins us following nine years of varied supply chain leadership roles both at a group and market level with Diageo based both in Scotland and Africa. She also held various logistics and supply chain transformation roles both in the drinks and automotive industries across Europe.

Joanna holds a BSc in International Economics as well as certification in Leading Sustainable Corporations with Oxford University and a PG Dip. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.

In her spare time Joanna enjoys exploring new places, culture, learning languages and playing various musical instruments.

John Kealy joined Coca-Cola HBC as Legal Director in August 2020. He is responsible for maximising commercial opportunities and good corporate governance whilst protecting and managing legal and regulatory risks for the company. His key responsibilities include compliance, supporting contractual negotiations and providing legal advice across the business.

Originally from Cork, John qualified as a solicitor in 2007, and holds BCL and LLB degrees from University College Cork.

He lives in Dublin with his wife Julie and daughter Alex. In his spare time, he enjoys running and cycling.