Sedef Salingan Sahin
Chief Digital Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa•Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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As Chief Digital Officer for The Coca-Cola Company, I lead the next chapter of our digital journey—integrating our digital network and connecting functions to accelerate growth by evolving the core business through technology, data, and AI.I believe that true digital transformation is as much about people as it is about platforms. Throughout my career—from leading the Eurasia and Middle East operating unit to global nutrition category—I have focused on fostering a highly collaborative culture of inclusion, openness, and co-creation. To me, the most powerful digital strategies are those that empower our people and strengthen our consumer/bottling ecosystem.A proud Bogazici University alumna and former consultant at McKinsey and brand marketer in P&G, I’ve been part of the Coca-Cola system since 2003, served in Turkey, Thailand, Ireland, Atlanta and Dubai.
Career Timeline
- Coca-Cola Beverages AfricaCurrentApr 2023–Present· 3 yrs 6 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentApr 2023–Present
- The Coca-Cola CompanyCurrentJun 2003–Present· 23 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Digital Officer, The Coca-Cola CompanyCurrentApr 2026–Present
- President, Eurasia Middle East Operating Unit2023–Mar 2026
- President, Global Nutrition Category2021–2023
- VP Strategy & Operations EMEAOct 2018–2021
- General Manager Thailand/LaosApr 2016–Sep 2018
- General Manager Sparkling Beverages, TurkeyApr 2013–Apr 2016
- General Manager Juices, Turkey2011–Apr 2013
- Marketing Director, Sparkling Beverages, Eurasia Africa GroupJul 2008–2011
- Marketing Manager Coke TM, TurkeyJun 2003–Jul 2008
- May 2021–2023· 1 yr 8 mos
- Member, Advisory BoardMay 2021–2023
- Apr 2021–Jul 2023· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsApr 2021–Jul 2023
- Apr 2019–Apr 2021· 2 yrs
- Member, Board of DirectorsApr 2019–Apr 2021
- Mar 2001–May 2003· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Senior ConsultantMar 2001–May 2003
- Jun 1996–Feb 2001· 4 yrs 8 mos
- Manager, BrandJun 1996–Feb 2001
Education
BS
Business administration and Political Science
Boğaziçi University