Philippine Mtikitiki

Philippine Mtikitiki, is a businesswoman and corporate executive in South Africa, who is the designated General Manager for East and Central Africa, at Coca-Cola International, effective 1 June 2019.

Background and education

Philippine was born in a township near Mbombela, in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, in the 1970s. At the time of her birth, Mbombela was known as Nelspruit. She attended local schools for her pre-university education. She was then admitted to the University of KwaZulu Natal, where she obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration. Later, she was awarded a Master of Business Administration by Henley Business School South Africa.

Career

In January 1998, she was recruited by the Coca-Cola Company, while at university. The company took her through an intensive management programme. She then worked at different bottling entities in South Africa. He work roles varied an her responsibilities were gradually increased. During her tenure at Coca-Cola, she completed her Master of Business Administration degree.

Immediately prior to her appointment, she served as the Regional Franchise Manager for the countries of Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zambia. She replaces Ahmed Rady who has been appointed General Manager of Coca-Cola Egypt. Philippine Mtikitiki is the first woman in the history of the Atlanta-based beverage conglomerate, to serve in her present role. She will b based in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.

Family

Philippine Mtikitiki is a married mother of three children, ranging from 18 years to three years of age, as of August 2018.