Cadbury Schweppes has announced the appointment of David Macnair as chief science and technology officer.

Macnair will lead the group’s science and technology organisation and agenda. He will report to Todd Stitzer, CEO of Cadbury Schweppes.

Macnair joins from the Campbell Soup company where he was chief research officer and senior vice president global research and development.

He also has previous experience in the confectionery sector having spent the early part of his career in research and development with Mars.