Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (CCEP) has announced the appointment of Sean Summers as an Independent Non-executive Director (INED), effective December 1, 2026. This appointment is part of the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its board and enhance its governance.

The decision follows a comprehensive search and selection process led by the Nomination Committee, which is a critical aspect of the board's succession planning. Sol Daurella, Chairman of CCEP, expressed enthusiasm about Summers joining the board, highlighting his extensive experience in consumer goods, digital commerce, fintech, and retail media.

Daurella stated, “I am delighted to welcome Sean to the CCEP Board. He brings extensive experience in consumer goods, digital commerce, fintech and retail media, having led large commercial, marketing and business units across Latin America and Europe. His experience will be a valuable addition to the Board, and we very much look forward to working with him.”

Summers is currently the Executive Vice President, Retail Media and Chief Marketing Officer of Mercado Libre, a leading e-commerce, fintech, and digital advertising ecosystem in Latin America. He has held various senior roles at Mercado Libre since 2012 and previously worked at Twinings and PepsiCo in marketing roles across several countries.

Additionally, Summers serves as an Independent Non-executive Board member of World Rugby and holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. His diverse background is expected to bring valuable insights to CCEP as it navigates the complexities of the global beverage market.

There are no further matters that need to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.8 R.

About Coca-Cola Europacific Partners:

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, making, moving, and selling some of the world’s most loved brands. The company serves nearly 600 million consumers and supports over 4 million customers across 31 countries, combining the strength and scale of a large multinational business with local knowledge.

CCEP is listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange, and the Spanish Stock Exchanges, trading under the symbol CCEP. It is also a constituent of both the NASDAQ 100 and FTSE 100 indices.

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