SLMG Group, an independent bottler of Coca-Cola in India and South West Asia, has announced the appointment of Costin Mandrea as Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola SLMG operations.
With more than 25 years of experience in the beverage industry, Mandrea brings his expertise and strategic vision to the new role.
S N Ladhani, Chairman and Managing Director, of Coca-Cola SLMG, expressed his delight over Mandrea’s appointment. Ladhani believes that Mandrea’s leadership and strategic insight will help the company into its next phase of expansion and success.
Mandrea has previously held key leadership positions at the Coca-Cola Bottling System in Western and Central Europe, Russia, and Japan. He has been instrumental in driving business growth through company-wide transformation, sales force operations, customer engagement, and route-to-market strategies.
Commenting on his appointment, Costin Mandrea stated, ‘‘I am honored and excited to join Coca-Cola SLMG as its Chief Executive Officer. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team and leveraging my experience to drive innovation and growth for the company.’’
Mandrea has a degree from the University of Bucharest and has participated in many leadership development programs throughout his career. His tenure at Coca-Cola has been marked by successful transformation initiatives and strategic leadership roles, contributing significantly to the company’s profitability and market presence.
