Phoebe Dami-Asolo has been announced as the Director of Operations for Coca-Cola India, Southwest Asia. This appointment makes Ms Dami-Asolo the first African female to occupy such a position in Coca-Cola.

“I’m thrilled to assume my role as the Director of Operations at Coca-Cola India, especially at a time when African women and women in general, have so much to contribute to global economic development,” Ms Dami-Asolo said in response to her appointment.

Ms Dami-Asolo had previously served as a Senior Commercial Manager at Coca-cola, where she has worked since December 2019.

Before Coca-Cola, Ms Dami-Asolo worked at Reckitt West Africa and had served as Brand Manager for International premium strong bow; Apple Ciders, Nigeria Breweries Plc, and had managed it’s Non-Alcoholic Category; Amstel Malta, Fayrouz and Maltina at Nigeria Breweries Plc.

Ms Dami-Asolo holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Manchester University in the UK, an Masters in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management from the Imperial College Business School, London, a marketing certification from Harvard University and Brand Management and Brand Leadership certification from the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University.