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VB Distribution promotes Natalia Gosciniak as chief executive 

May 15, 2026

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Natalia Gosciniak (Photo: Handout)

VB Distribution has on Thursday announced the appointment of Natalia Gosciniak as chief executive officer as part of a wider governance and corporate development programme aimed at supporting the company’s long-term growth ambitions.

Gosciniak, who has played a key role in shaping the company’s strategic development and governance framework, will now oversee operations, organisational development and commercial growth across the business.

The leadership transition will also see company founder Adam Matliwala move into the role of chairman, where he will focus on strategic oversight and long-term business development initiatives.

In a statement, Gosciniak said the company had established itself as “a global distributor for a growing portfolio of brands across multiple categories”.

“With major investments underway across our infrastructure and operations, we are building the foundations for a stronger, more sustainable phase of growth,” she added.

VB Distribution, also known as Vapes-Bars Ltd, supplies vaping products to supermarket, wholesale, convenience and independent retail partners and said it currently has more than 50,000 retail shelf placements across the UK, with annual turnover approaching £500 million.

The company said the leadership changes form part of a broader governance enhancement programme supporting its long-term corporate and public market ambitions.

Kiran Paul
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With a background that spans both the agility of startup environments and the established presence of Asian Media Group, Kiran tries to bring a well-rounded perspective to his work. His career as a journalist began at a dynamic news startup, where he honed his reporting and storytelling skills for five years, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and evolving media landscape. Since 2018, he has been contributing to Asian Trader, where a standout feature of his work has been his in-depth interviews with award-winning retailers, which he transforms into insightful profiles that appear in each issue. Since 2021, he has also been at the helm of the sister title, Vape Business.