19 July 2024 | 37 mins

Episode 120: The future of office coffee – Part one

In today’s episode we’re discussing the future of office coffee and how the rise of hybrid working is changing the dynamics for coffee workplace suppliers.

In this episode we’ll examine the UK and European office coffee markets and in a later episode we’ll deep-dive into North America.

Today, we’ll speak with Nick Stevens, B2B Commercial Director UK&I, Nespresso Professional, Vince Kelders, Group Category Leader Hot Drinks, Selecta and Andrea Clerici, Global Commercial Director, Gruppo Cimbali, about the key role premium coffee plays in building company culture and the latest digital solutions and innovations that are shaping the market.

Credits music: "Lifeline" by Neve Bowen in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective

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Guests

Nick Stevens

B2B Commercial Director UK&I, Nespresso

Nick Stevens began his hospitality career at London's Sanderson Hotel under boutique hotel pioneer Ian Schrager. After various roles in the sector, he joined Nestle Waters in 2014 and moved to Nespresso Professional in 2017. He now serves as Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland, overseeing all B2B channels.

Andrea Clerici

Global Commercial Director, Gruppo Cimbali

Since 2021. Andrea Clerici has served as the Global Commercial Director for Gruppo Cimbali - a leading global manufacturer of traditional coffee machines, fully automatic coffee machines and grinders. Founded in 1912 in Milan Italy, the Group operates under four brands - La Cimbali, Slayer, Faema and Casadio.

Vince Kelders

Group Category Leader Hot Drinks, Selecta

Vince Kelders is the Group Category Leader for Hot Drinks at Selecta, a leading FoodTech company offering convenience food services and world-class coffee brands. Kelders began at Selecta in 2017, initially working as a project manager before moving to Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters, where he managed intercompany sales of coffee and ingredients.