Michael Inpong, the marketing director at Lactalis and Nestle’s dairy venture in the UK, is set to join rival Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller.

Inpong, who has been at Lactalis-Nestle since 2007, will become marketing director of the company’s UK arm Muller Dairy next Monday (30 April), the German yoghurt giant has announced.

“Having spent the last four years working in the chilled dairy sector, Michael has gained valuable experience and insight into both the challenges and opportunities that exist in this dynamic category, and he will be instrumental in helping us achieve our ambitious growth plans for the business,” Ronald Kers, CEO of Muller Dairy, the company’s UK arm.

The 37-year-old Frenchman replaces Lee Rolston, who left Muller at the end of last year.