Forbes China has named Karen So, the Managing Director of Swire Coca-Cola, as one of the Top 100 Businesswomen for 2024. This recognition celebrates influential female leaders in China, taking into account factors such as: business performance, market capitalisation, market scale, industry influence, and company innovation. Out of thousands of candidates, Karen has made it to the list for the first time.
As the first woman to be at the helm of Swire Coca-Cola, this accolade recognises Karen’s exceptional leadership. Her strategic vision drives commercial excellence, digitalises the company’s operations, and steers the company towards its foray into South East Asia, expanding Swire Coca-Cola’s global footprint.
Beyond business achievements, Karen’s recognition underscores the importance of gender equality and inclusion. At Swire Coca-Cola, we endeavour to increase gender diversity and empower female representation at all levels of management. Our commitment to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered has resulted in an impressive 50% representation of women managers in our Hong Kong SAR & Taiwan regional market.
We are confident that Karen’s remarkable leadership will fuel Swire Coca-Cola's continued success, propelling us to new heights in the future.
