Director, GCM Stills, Global Development & Innovation

Summary: Our   GCM   Innovation Center sits at the heart of The Coca-Cola Company’s next chapter of growth. We are committed to transforming and evolving our organization and ambitions — bringing our people closer to the consumer, continuously raising the bar, and embracing digitalization to enable sustainable growth.     We are looking for a transformational leader to build, inspire, and empower high-performing teams that fuel the innovation pipeline with bold ideas and turn them into real-world impact. This role is not about   maintaining   the status quo; it is about setting direction, unlocking opportunity, and driving valuable breakthrough innovation at scale.     You will lead diverse teams with deep   expertise   to deliver a strong and balanced portfolio of meaningful innovation — accelerating growth and shaping the future of the organization.     Role overview   As Director of Still Category Product Development, you will shape and lead the technical innovation agenda for Coca ‑ Cola ’ s still beverage portfolio across the   Grea t China   and   Mongolia   Operating Unit. You will define the front ‑ end innovation vision, inspire future ‑ back thinking, and elevate product ambition to create breakthrough beverages that win with consumers. Operating at the intersection of science, insights, technology, and market realities, you will translate global strategy into regionally resonant products and formats with speed, rigor, and excellence.       This role leads a team of product developers and technical experts, building a culture where people thrive, experiment boldly, and deliver world ‑ class innovation.       Additionally, the role coordinates cross-functional technical   expertise   across Global and   G CM   OU TI&SC—including Process Development, Consumer Research, Packaging, Regulatory, QSE, Supply Chain, Flavor Manufacturing, and CPS—to ensure seamless end-to-end execution.

Innovation Leadership    Own the   E2E   innovation agenda for still beverages in the   OU   market, from early opportunity framing through proof ‑ of ‑ concept ,   technical validation   to market launch.    Develop   3 years Stills   innovation   pipeline   by   identifying   long ‑ range shifts in consumer expectations, ingredient science, sustainability, nutrition, and processing technologies   through strong collaboration   internally and externally .    Convert global category strategies into locally relevant concepts, prototypes, and solutions that are technically   feasible , scalable, and differentiated.   Champion a culture of creativity, smart risk ‑ taking, curiosity, and   high standards   in product development.     Develop innovation strategies to deliver   GCM   OU innovation   pipeline   for growth, productivity, and business continuity plans across multiple categories.     Strategic Partnerships & Cross ‑ Functional Influence   Partner closely with OU Marketing, Commercial, Strategy, Human Insights, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Packaging, and Manufacturing to unlock category ‑ shaping innovation.   Serve as a key link between   OU   and the global R&D network - sharing breakthroughs, aligning on platforms, and integrating global best practices.   Engage bottlers, suppliers, technology partners, and universities to accelerate delivery and bring outside ‑ in thinking.       Technical Excellence & Operational Execution   Oversee the front ‑ end technical development for multi ‑ category still beverage initiatives, ensuring scientific rigor, technical feasibility, and superior product performance.   Embed digital tools   -   predictive modelling, rapid prototyping, accelerated testing, and data ‑ driven decision making   -   to increase speed and reduce complexity.   Anticipate risks (stability, scalability, regulatory, IP, sensory, claims) and