General Manager of Walkers

Ian Ellington

Ian Ellington is General Manager of the Walkers Snacks Business in the UK, a diverse portfolio that spans the iconic Walkers Brand itself - as well as brands such as Doritos, Sensations, Quavers and Sunbites.

Ian joined PepsiCo in 2008, as Vice President of Marketing for Walkers Snacks after 17 successful years at Mars Confectionery. During his time with Mars, Ian built an impressive track record in marketing - leading the development of brands such as Maltesers, Celebrations and Galaxy in the UK and Europe.

He took on increasingly senior marketing roles before leading a number of cross-functional assignments in his final years at Mars. Upon joining PepsiCo, Ian led our Walkers Marketing team - overseeing the popular Do Us A Flavour Campaign - and became a key member of Walkers' Operating Board before accepting the position of GM of Walkers.