Nestlé UK and Ireland has appointed Gordon Yule as Business Executive Officer for its new Nutrition & Health business, effective 1 June 2026.
The appointment marks a significant milestone as Nestlé brings together its Nutrition & Nestlé Health Science teams with a clear focus on supporting nutrition, health and wellbeing across life stages.
Gordon has extensive experience in leading large brands across the food and beverage industry and joined Nestlé Health Science from the Bountiful organisation. Over the past four years, has led the successful integration of the business, brands and people into a single, high‑performing team. During this time, Nestlé Health Science has become the fastest‑growing Medical Nutrition company in the UK & Ireland, while Solgar has established itself as the number one premium vitamin brand in the market.
In his new role, Gordon will lead the combined Nutrition & Health organisation in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the leadership team to ensure stability, clarity and momentum as the business is shaped into one unified team.
Speaking about his appointment, Gordon said: “I’m proud to take on this role at such an important moment for Nestlé Nutrition & Health. By bringing together our expertise, science and passion, we have a real opportunity to build something powerful for the consumers, patients and customers who rely on us every day. I’m looking forward to working with the teams as we advance growth and innovation in core segments like infant and medical nutrition, while also expanding into fast-growing areas such as adult nutrition, including women’s health, weight management, active and protein focused lifestyles, and healthy longevity to unlock the full potential of this new organisation together”
