Lipton Teas & Infusions has appointed Grant Reid as chair, effective immediately.

Reid previously served as chief executive of Mars for nine years, following more than three decades at the business. During that period, company sales rose by over 50%, alongside expansion in its pet services division.

He currently holds board roles at Vanguard and Marriott International. Between 2021 and 2024, he chaired the Sustainable Markets Initiative Agribusiness Taskforce, convened by King Charles III, focusing on regenerative agriculture.

He has also served on the board of the Consumer Goods Forum, where he co-chaired the governance committee and worked on the Forest Positive Initiative.

Reid will work with Lipton chief executive Marc Busain, who joined the business in October, as the company continues its growth strategy.

Reid said: “I am delighted to join Lipton as chair at such an exciting time for the company. Lipton is a business with wonderful brands, real heritage and a place in people’s everyday lives all over the world."

"Businesses like this succeed through creating value for consumers, partners and communities – with purpose and performance going hand in hand. I look forward to working with Marc, the board and the leadership team as Lipton builds its next chapter.”

Busain added: “I am thrilled that someone with the stature and experience of Grant has agreed to become our new chair and I am confident he will be an invaluable support and source of wisdom and challenge for all of us.”