José Antonio Echeverría named leader of the Top 28 Supply Chain Executives Europe 2025
José Antonio Echeverría, Supply Chain Officer of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), has been appointed the leading supply chain executive in Europe for 2025. Under his leadership, CCEP has made significant investments and innovations, enabling the company to expand its operations into new markets.
Summary
- José Antonio Echeverría leads the Top 28 Supply Chain Executives Europe 2025 with CCEP.
- Under his leadership, CCEP has entered new markets and implemented advanced technologies.
- The ranking includes the best-performing supply chain executives in Europe, assessed on various dimensions.
José Antonio Echeverría and his impact at CCEP
José Antonio Echeverría is responsible for the entire end-to-end supply chain of CCEP, which encompasses over 90 production sites in 31 countries. Under his leadership, the company has significantly invested in growth and innovative technologies, resulting in improved customer service and more efficient business processes.
Growth and innovation
CCEP has recently made significant investments in new markets, such as Australia and the Philippines. The substantial investments, including $75 million in a new can line and the construction of a factory in Tarlac City, are crucial to the company’s expansion strategy. Additionally, CCEP has announced an investment of €150 million in its French operation, focusing on the local production of returnable glass bottles.
Diversity and inclusion
Echeverría is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion within the organization. He is committed to improving the inclusion of people with disabilities, which is a key component of CCEP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy. He strives for an inclusive work environment for the 33,000 employees.
The ranking of supply chain executives
The Top 28 Supply Chain Executives in Europe is compiled annually by Supply Chain Media in collaboration with IG&H Consulting. The selection process begins with a longlist of 180 executives, who are assessed based on personal visibility and other key dimensions. The final ranking is based on financial performance and input from executive recruiters.
Top three executives
Alongside Echeverría, Antoine Vanlaeys from L’Oréal and Graeme Carter from Coty hold the second and third positions, respectively. Vanlaeys has played a crucial role in transforming L’Oréal’s end-to-end value chain. Carter has further developed Coty’s supply chain, ensuring their products are available worldwide.
The list also includes newcomers, such as Willem Uijen from Unilever and Lelwyn D’Souza from Ecolab, who have made significant contributions to their organizations.
Conclusion
The recognition of Echeverría as a leader in the supply chain sector highlights the growing impact of effective supply chain management. His strategies and innovative approaches offer valuable lessons for other professionals in the field, including aspects of recruitment and interim management.
Source: Henrieke Wagenvoort, 18 Dec 2025, [link](https://www.supplychainmagazine.nl/jose-antonio-echeverria-ccep-voert-top-28-supply-chain-executives-europe-aan/)
