Watercoolers Europe appoints Robert Kadijevic as new chairman

Watercoolers Europe has appointed Robert Kadijevic as its new chairman, following the resignation of former chairman Michal Zys.

Kadijevic has worked for Eden Springs subsidiary Chateaud’eau since 2015 in sales, marketing, manufacturing and business development positions, and he now serves as the company’s director-general.  

He has also served as president of the French national water dispenser association, AFIFAE (French Association of the Industry of Water Fountains) since 2015.

Kadijevic has previously held senior roles at Carrefour, spent 17 years at Mars in confectionery, pet food, ice cream and vending, as well as 12 years in vending working for operators such as Pelican Rouge and Autobar. 

Watercoolers Europe is the leading association for the water dispenser/cooler industry in Europe, serving as a liaison between the industry, the European government and the public. Kadijevic has outlined three priorities for his tenure as Watercoolers Europe’s new chairman:

• Promote and support the water dispenser category to institutions, other associations and all parties that have an interest in the water dispenser industry.
• Foster collaboration between different stakeholders in the water dispenser industry (associations, manufacturers and pan-European players).
• Help the water dispenser category to be seen as an indispensable contributor to well-being for customers, consumers and institutions.

As well as Kadijevic’s appointment, Watercoolers Europe announced that Veit Seemann, senior vice-president, operations Europe at Eden Springs, has joined the association’s executive council.