Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has appointed John Mukiibi to the position of Finance Director, effective 1 October 2022.
Mukiibi’s experience in Finance spans a period of more than 12 years. He joined CCBU in May 2010 as a Graduate-in-Training in Finance and advanced through various management positions, acquiring substantial experience in Financial Accounting and Business Support Departments.
“John has attained extensive skills by being at the center of operations, strategic planning and people processes within the Finance department. He has made a tremendous contribution towards the success of the Finance function which includes transforming it into a value-centred business partner,” reads a statement released by the company.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from Makerere University and is a Chartered Management Accountant.
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CCBU is part of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, the 8th largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola products sold in Africa by volume. With over 17,000 employees in Africa, CCBA services more than 600,000 customers with a host of international and local brands.
CCBA was formed in July 2016 after the successful combination of the southern and east Africa bottling operations of the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages businesses of The Coca-Cola Company, SABMiller plc and Gutsche Family Investments. CCBA shareholders are currently: The Coca-Cola Company (66.5%) and Gutsche Family Investments 33.5%.
CCBA operates in 15 countries, including its six key markets of South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique and Namibia, as well as Tanzania, Botswana, Ghana, Zambia, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini Lesotho and Malawi.