Marina Del Monte is the Strategic Category Lead at Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK, with more than 20 years’ experience across FMCG, specialising in translating insight into sustainable commercial growth.

In her current role, she shapes long-term growth plans and drives decision-making through category growth strategy,shopper and customer insight, and channel prioritisation.

Marina has a strong track record of delivering market share growth by connecting data, trends, strategy and execution in fast-paced, competitive environments. She has played a crucial role in the successful introduction of NPDs such as Maison Perrier and Inspired by Buxton Peak in the UK.

She is particularly passionate about elevating the role of Category and Insights from a reporting function to a driver of growth and business performance. Marina’s expertise makes her a strong commercial leader and a prominent voice in the industry.

Recognised for her strategic mindset and consumer-first approach, she brings a practical perspective on how to translate trends and evolving drinking occasions into winning innovations and commercial strategies.