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The Coca-Cola Company has today (15 July 2025) announced the appointment of Hemant Rupani as CEO of Bangalore-based bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), effective from 8 September.

Rupani joins HCCB following a nine-year career with Mondelēz International. He currently serves as the food and beverage giant’s business unit president for Southeast Asia, which includes Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

He will succeed current HCCB chief executive Juan Pablo Rodriguez, who will be moving to pursue a new opportunity in the Coca-Cola system. Rupani will report to the HCCB board of directors.

In a statement announcing his appointment, The Coca-Cola Company described Rupani as a highly accomplished business leader who has delivered impressive results during his career, praising his strong track record in driving commercial success and his strong blend of expertise in both Indian and multinational organisations. In his new role, he will help the bottler to deliver on its considerable investment in India.

A native of India, Rupani joined Mondelēz in 2016 as director of sales for the country. He went on to serve as vice president and managing director for Vietnam, before being promoted to his current role in 2022.

Since the beginning of his career in 1997, Rupani has held roles of increasing responsibility at F&B giants such as PepsiCo and Britannia Industries, as well as Mondelēz.

HCCB is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in India. In December 2024, The Coca-Cola Company announced an agreement for Jubilant Bhartia Group to acquire a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, HCCB's parent company.