Amruta Vaidya apointed new Country Manager of Coca-Cola Ireland
Ms Vaidya will be responsible for leading the growth of the company locally and for product marketing for the company's portfolio in Ireland.
She replaces Agnese Filippi who was recently appointed as Country Manager for Coca-Cola in Sweden.
The Coca-Cola System, comprised of The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner Coca-Cola HBC, employ over 1,500 people across the island of Ireland.
The Coca-Cola system on the island contributes €3.66 billion to national economic output in the Republic of Ireland and €2.48 billion in Northern Ireland.
Ms Vaidya joined Coca-Cola in 2017 and brings more than 20 years' experience in global FMCG sector.
Most recently, she served as the company's Country Manager for Norway and Iceland, she has also held leadership roles across Franchise Operations, Marketing and General management in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.
"I'm thrilled to take up the role of Country Manager and build on The Coca-Cola Company's exceptional track record of success in Ireland," said Ms Vaidya.
"Along with our bottling partner, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our customers while bringing Real Magic to communities around the country through innovative digital experiences and meaningful connections.
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