The Coca-Cola Company has announced the appointment of Hemant Rupani as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (HCCB), effective September 8, 2025. Rupani will succeed Juan Pablo Rodriguez, who is moving on to a new role within the Coca-Cola system.

Currently serving as Business Unit President for Southeast Asia at Mondelez International Inc., Rupani brings over two decades of experience across top-tier Indian and multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Vodafone, and Britannia Industries. At Mondelez, he led strategic operations across markets such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

Rupani will report to the HCCB Board of Directors and is expected to play a key role in driving the company’s strategic priorities in India—particularly as HCCB continues to scale operations and enhance its manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

“We look forward to Hemant Rupani’s leadership as we continue to invest in India’s growth story. His deep experience across consumer-focused companies makes him well-positioned to lead HCCB into its next phase,” said a spokesperson from the Coca-Cola Company.

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages is the largest bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company in India. In a significant move late last year, the Jubilant Bhartia Group entered into an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Pvt. Ltd., the parent entity of HCCB—marking a key development in Coca-Cola’s India operations.

As the beverage giant strengthens its footprint in the Indian market, Rupani’s appointment signals a focused effort to deepen local engagement, operational agility, and long-term strategic growth.

News Credits- Indian Retailer.com