News Published on 11 Mar, 2009
Coca-Cola India marketing VP moves to Atlanta
Filed by Shaun Weston
Coca-Cola has said that Venkatesh Kini, vice president for marketing in India, has relocated to its global headquarters in Atlanta, US, as global vice president for juice marketing, according to an Indopia report.
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He will report to Coca-Cola general manager (global juice centre), Guy Wollaert.
“Venkatesh Kini, after a successful three-year term with Coca-Cola India as its vice president for marketing, is moving back to The Coca-Cola Company headquarters in Atlanta,” a Coca-Cola India spokesperson said. “Kini’s elevation to this global role is a recognition of his marketing leadership.
“This latest move is yet another example of global careers being offered to executives within the Coca-Cola system,” the spokesperson added.
The announcement regarding Kini’s replacement as the firm’s India vice president for marketing will be made soon, according to reports.
Mr Kini had moved to India from Coca-Cola North America as vice president of Sprite and flavours in August 2006. He has been associated with the company since March 1998.
Source: Indopia & The Economic Times