For the past 21 years Kemp has been on the board of AG Barr plc as commercial director, during which he led the commercial growth of the business and the development of iconic brands. He is involved with the Strathclyde Business School, where he teaches students and conducts research.
Radnor Hills, which was founded in 1990 by founder and chief executive William Watkins, celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Its brands include Radnor Hills spring water, Heartsease Farm, Radnor Splash and Radnor Fizz.
Kemp said: “William and the team have built a very successful, fast growing soft drinks business through some increasingly well-known and great tasting brands. I’m looking forward to working with the team and being part of the next stage in the growth journey of the business.”