Juan Pablo Rodriguez has been appointed General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. Rodriguez will take over from current Chairman and CEO, Neeraj Garg, who will retire in 2022 and will remain on board until the changeover takes place in September this year.
He is currently the Chief Commercial Officer of Bottling Investments Group and has led the team in achieving significant growth ambitions, transforming the channel strategy, and ensuring continuous win in the market through capability building and portfolio innovation.
He will be in charge of ensuring that HCCB maintains its growth ambitions and trajectory in one of the BIG network’s largest operations.
“Pablo joins the team as a seasoned leader with experience across developed and developing markets and extensive commercial experience.” “I am confident that he will take the strong franchise that HCCB has built in the beverage space to even greater heights and capture the growth potential that India offers,” said Murat Ozgel, President, Bottling Investments Group (BIG) of The Coca-Cola Company.
Garg said. HCCB has built a strong business foundation in an economy that is already making significant strides. “Its strength is not just its manufacturing capabilities and distribution footprint but also the focus on its people, sustainability and community work. It is now on a mission to plant 25 lakh trees. I am so thankful to the stellar team that makes everything possible. It has been a privilege to lead this team,” he added.