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Sanket Ray

President, India and Southwest Asia and Emerging Large Markets of Greater China, Japan and South Korea

The Coca-Cola CompanyGurugram

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Experience31+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I work with leaders and organizations at moments that matter most, when clarity of purpose, strength of culture, and quality of leadership determine the future. My career has been shaped by building and leading large, complex businesses across markets, learning as much from adversity as from success. Those experiences anchor my belief that sustainable performance is created by conviction, integrity, and disciplined execution. I am most effective in over-constrained situations where stakes are high, choices are imperfect, and alignment is critical. I bring clarity to complexity, energy to transformation, and a collaborative approach to solving problems alongside teams and systems. At my core, I am driven by the challenge of helping leaders and organizations unlock their full potential and turn ambition into enduring impact.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2023–Present· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Mar 2023–Present
  • Jul 2016–Present· 10 yrs 2 mos
    • President, India and Southwest Asia, Emerging Large MarketsCurrent
      Mar 2026–Present
    • President, INSWA Operating Unit
      2021–Mar 2026
    • COO for China Mainland, China BU
      2019–Dec 2020
    • COO for China Mainland
      2019–Dec 2020
    • CEO at Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd
      Jul 2016–Dec 2018
    • CEO at Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd Bottling
      Jul 2016–Dec 2018
  • 2004–Jun 2016· 12 yrs 5 mos
    • Region Commercial South Asia & Business Head- Nepal & Sri Lanka
      Dec 2014–Jun 2016
    • Vice President Commercial, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd
      Oct 2013–Nov 2014
    • Zonal Vice President
      Oct 2011–Sep 2013
    • Director- Area Operations
      Dec 2008–Oct 2011
    • General Manager
      Oct 2007–Nov 2009
    • Regional RTM Manager- Central Region
      Nov 2006–Oct 2007
    • Regional Logistics & Planning Manager-East
      2004–Nov 2006
  • Aug 2000–2004· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • Senior Manager, Logistics & Distribution
      Oct 2001–2004
    • Manager, Sales
      Aug 2000–Oct 2001
  • 2000–Aug 2000· 7 mos
    • Area Manager-Sales (East)
      2000–Aug 2000
  • Jun 1998–2000· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Asst Manager-Sales & Marketing
      Jun 1998–2000
  • Jul 1995–Jun 1996· 11 mos
    • Executive, Production
      Jul 1995–Jun 1996

Education

PGDM

Marketing & Sales

Xavier Institute of Management(XIM Bhubaneswar)

BE

Mechanical

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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