Coca-Cola names Tapaswee Chandele global chief people officer effective May 1

Coca-Cola selected Tapaswee Chandele as global chief people officer, replacing Lisa Chang, who is leaving after seven years. Chandele had been a senior vice president and executive assistant to CFO John Murphy, and she reports to CEO Henrique Braun. Chang remains a senior advisor through the end of 2026.

• Tapaswee Chandele becomes global chief people officer on May 1, 2026
• Replaces Lisa Chang, who leaves after seven years
• Chandele reports to CEO Henrique Braun; Chang stays as senior advisor through 2026