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Sedef Salingan Sahin

Chief Digital Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa•Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Experience30+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2023–Present· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Apr 2023–Present
  • Jun 2003–Present· 23 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Digital Officer, The Coca-Cola CompanyCurrent
      Apr 2026–Present
    • President, Eurasia Middle East Operating Unit
      2023–Mar 2026
    • President, Global Nutrition Category
      2021–2023
    • VP Strategy & Operations EMEA
      Oct 2018–2021
    • General Manager Thailand/Laos
      Apr 2016–Sep 2018
    • General Manager Sparkling Beverages, Turkey
      Apr 2013–Apr 2016
    • General Manager Juices, Turkey
      2011–Apr 2013
    • Marketing Director, Sparkling Beverages, Eurasia Africa Group
      Jul 2008–2011
    • Marketing Manager Coke TM, Turkey
      Jun 2003–Jul 2008
  • May 2021–2023· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Member, Advisory Board
      May 2021–2023
  • Apr 2021–Jul 2023· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Apr 2021–Jul 2023
  • Apr 2019–Apr 2021· 2 yrs
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Apr 2019–Apr 2021
  • Mar 2001–May 2003· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Senior Consultant
      Mar 2001–May 2003
  • Jun 1996–Feb 2001· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Manager, Brand
      Jun 1996–Feb 2001

Education

BS

Business administration and Political Science

Boğaziçi University

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