HCCB taps Himanshu Priyadarshi as Chief Public Affairs Officer

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has recently appointed Himanshu Priyadarshi as its new Chief Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability Officer. The appointment, effective May 8, 2023, places Himanshu in charge of stakeholder engagement through public affairs, community partnerships, corporate reputation management, and communications.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of HCCB, Himanshu will also be part of the senior leadership team. With extensive experience in organisations like Tetra Pak, PepsiCo India, Pfizer, and Reliance Industries, Himanshu has been instrumental in developing sustainability plans, stakeholder management, and communications for the South Asia region. He has delivered business-critical results by leading cross-functional initiatives and worked with policy makers, trade associations, NGOs, and academicians.

Himanshu holds a Master's in General Management from Georgia Southern University, USA, along with executive education and various certifications from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, HarvardX, and Mica. As an active member of global and Indian trade associations and relevant public policy forums, Himanshu's appointment will surely bring a fresh perspective and added value to HCCB.