Melkamu Abebe appointed Managing Director of Coca-Cola in Ethiopia

“He then excelled in roles spanning supply chain and general management, while demonstrating exceptional leadership, strategic thinking and a commitment to operational excellence,” Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) says in a statement. 

As the GM of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda, Abebe oversaw the successful integration of separate bottling entities, and has a proven track record of delivering growth, optimising logistics and driving customer satisfaction. 

Ethiopian market considered to have significant potential 

He returns to his native country to direct the continued growth of CCBA in Ethiopia, in a market considered to have significant potential for the company.  

Abebe holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Addis Ababa University and has completed leadership programmes at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the US and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa. 

“We have a people-first culture that ensures unparalleled professional development for our valued employees,” says the Chief Operating Officer at CCBA, Gavin Hudson. “Our aim is to nurture potential, attract and retain high-performing talent, and invest in growth.” 

Before becoming General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda, a position he took up in 2020, Abebe was Supply Chain Director for the Ugandan operation. Prior to that, he was Logistics Director at Coca-Cola Beverages Ethiopia.