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Beverage strategy consultancy firm Enliven has appointed Kelly Dolan as its new director of strategic partnerships, strengthening the firm’s client service and business development capabilities as it continues its international expansion.

Dolan joins with more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage sector, including senior roles at PepsiCo and Tropicana.

In her new role, Dolan will focus on enhancing client partnerships and ensuring Enliven’s customers gain long-term strategic value from their beverage agreements.

Tim Harms, CEO of Enliven, said: “Kelly’s deep knowledge of food and beverage go-to-market strategies and her track record of leading national accounts make her an exceptional addition to our team.”

Dolan added: “Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about building strong client relationships and delivering solutions that last well beyond the initial handshake. I’m thrilled to join Enliven at such an exciting time of growth.”

“She understands how to build enduring partnerships that deliver measurable value, exactly what Enliven is known for,” Harms said.

Dolan’s appointment follows a period of expansion for Enliven, which recently extended operations into Europe, the Middle East and Australia.