Coca-Cola Names Tapaswee Chandele Global Chief People Officer Effective May 1
Coca-Cola will appoint Tapaswee Chandele as global chief people officer on May 1, succeeding Lisa Chang. Chandele, senior vice president to the CFO since May 2025, led global talent strategy from 2019 and will report to CEO Henrique Braun, while Chang serves as senior advisor through year-end 2026.
1. Appointment Details
Effective May 1, Tapaswee Chandele will assume the role of global chief people officer for Coca-Cola, replacing Lisa Chang in overseeing the company’s human resources strategy worldwide.
2. Transition Timeline
Lisa Chang will remain with Coca-Cola through the end of 2026 as a senior advisor and serve on the board of The Coca-Cola Foundation, ensuring continuity during the leadership handover.
3. Chandele’s Career History
Chandele joined Coca-Cola in 2001 and has held roles in India, Türkiye, South Africa and the United States; she has served as senior vice president of global talent since 2019 and as executive assistant to the CFO since May 2025.
4. Reporting Structure
In her new position, Chandele will report directly to CEO Henrique Braun, reflecting the strategic importance of talent management to Coca-Cola’s global operations.