Coke Zero Creator Jeremy Schwartz to Keynote PPMA Show 2026

Jeremy Schwartz, co-creator of Coke Zero and former CEO of Pandora, The Body Shop, and L'Oreal, has been confirmed as the final keynote speaker at the PPMA Show 2026.

The event takes place from September 22 to 24 at the NEC in Birmingham. Schwartz's keynote speech will focus on combining commercial ambition, innovation, and dynamic manufacturing to drive sustainable growth.

Schwartz is best known for his role as European Innovation Director at Coca-Cola, where he co-created Coke Zero, a multi-billion-dollar global brand.