WHY COCA-COLA PUTS PEOPLE FIRST: Exclusive interview with Melkamu Abebe, head of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s unit in Uganda Melkamu Abebe General Manager, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda talks about his journey from graduate trainee to head the operations of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda- all in 12 years. He attributes this feat to Coca-Cola’s “One Company, One Team, One Passion” culture that engenders a people-first passion and supports all employees to be all they can be. He also shares the business’ philosophy on withstanding the negative effects of Covid-19, again by not putting the bottom line before people- employees, their families, the distribution trade, and the communities in which the company operates.

Muhereza KyamuteteraMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Tell us about your journey with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa My journey at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) dates back to 2008 when I joined as a graduate trainee under the Supply Chain Department in Ethiopia. That experience opened me up to work hard for bigger opportunities over the years. I worked my way up over the years holding different positions: Fleet Manager, Distribution Manager, Country Logistics Manager, Logistics Director, Supply Chain Director, and most recently was appointed as the General Manager in Uganda. I have grown with CCBA for the last 12 years, mostly in Ethiopia. Like many others in the…

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