CCEP Appoints Miles Karemacher as New Managing Director
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) has announced that Miles Karemacher will take over as Managing Director when Orlando Rodriguez leaves the business in early 2027. Karemacher, who currently serves as General Manager of Coca-Cola HBC's Italian business, is returning to Australia where he began his career with Coca-Cola Amatil.
Gareth McGeown, General Manager of CCEP's APS Business Unit, praised Karemacher's 'deep market knowledge, international perspective and focus on building strong, engaged teams'. McGeown also thanked Rodriguez for his significant contribution to the business during his tenure since 2019.
Karemacher will commence in the Managing Director role on January 18, 2027. The company has expressed confidence that Karemacher's leadership will drive growth and success in the Australian market.