Swire Coca-Cola successfully hosted a global town hall meeting in July. This momentous event brought together esteemed leaders from both Swire Coca-Cola and The Coca-Cola Company to address and engage with Swire Coca-Cola employees worldwide. The town hall meeting was broadcast to employees across all operating regions to foster unity, collaboration, and alignment within the global Coca-Cola system.
The distinguished panel of speakers from Swire Coca-Cola included: Pat Healy, Chairman; Karen So, Managing Director; Rob Gehring, President and CEO of Swire Coca-Cola USA; and Dang Jian, CEO of Swire Coca-Cola China. Notably, we were honoured to have senior leaders from The Coca-Cola Company in attendance, including: James Quincey, Chairman and CEO; Henrique Braun, President of International Development; Nancy Quan, Senior Vice President and Chief Technical and Innovation Officer; as well as Marcelo Boffi, Chief Operating Officer of North America.
The global town hall provided an invaluable platform for leaders to share their insights, vision, and strategic direction for Swire Coca-Cola. It also served as an opportunity for employees to gain a deeper understanding of the system's goals, values, and plans for the future.
Throughout the town hall, leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and teamwork in driving our collective success. They highlighted the need for innovation and adaptability to navigate the ever-evolving business landscape. Furthermore, the leaders from The Coca-Cola Company expressed their deep appreciation for the enduring partnership between the two organisations and acknowledged the vital role that Swire Coca-Cola plays in the global Coca-Cola system.
The successful global town hall meeting served as a testament to the strong partnership between Swire Coca-Cola and The Coca-Cola Company. It reinforced the shared commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality, innovation, and sustainability across markets. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and continuing to drive growth, create value, and refresh consumers worldwide.