Coca-Cola HBC AG (LONLCCH) has announced the appointment of Zoran Bogdanovic as the company's new chief executive officer with immediate effect to succeed Dimitris Lois who passed away in October.
Bogdanovic is currently a region director of the FTSE 100 listed soft drinks bottler, responsible for operations in 12 countries and has been a member of Coca-Cola HBC's Operating Committee since 2013.
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He joined Coca-Cola HBC in 1996 and has held a number of senior leadership positions, including as General Manager of the Company's operations in Croatia, Switzerland and Greece.
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Anastassis David, Coca-Cola HBC’s chairman, commented: “Zoran has a track record of delivering results in diverse markets across our territories. His ability to bring out the best in people and apply innovative thinking to new challenges make him the ideal choice to lead Coca-Cola HBC through its growth era."