Adrian Cook has stepped down as managing director – International for Costa Coffee.

Cook spent two years with the coffee shop chain, joining as chief operating officer in December 2021.

He then spent eight months as the UK & Ireland MD before moving to the role of MD – International in August 2022.

Prior to Costa, his experience includes roles at Sainsbury’s, Babcock International group, and Tarmac.

Costa reported its 2022 financial results last month, with turnover of £1.1bn alongside a focus on its omnichannel strategy to create the ‘Total Coffee Company’ proposition and further build on its international foundations.

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