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Richard Schlasberg

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Vice President Europe, Still Beverages at The Coca-Cola Company
📍 Greater Dublin, Ireland

Richard Schlasberg is a seasoned FMCG leader at The Coca-Cola Company, currently Vice President for Still Beverages in Europe. His career spans general management and commercial leadership roles across the Netherlands, Sweden, Oceania, and the Philippines, where he has consistently driven strategic growth, brand value, and organizational transformation. He holds an MBA from Lund University.

Originally from Sweden, Richard has a keen interest in experiencing new cultures, having moved internationally with his wife and two sons. When he relocated to New Zealand, he expressed excitement about embracing the outdoor lifestyle and learning about Kiwi and Pacific culture. He is also fluent in four languages, reflecting his extensive global career.

Unique fact: He spearheaded a pioneering strategy in the Netherlands to replace regular Sprite with a zero-sugar version, a potential model for 100 other countries.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Vice President Europe, Still Beverages
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Dublin, Ireland
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Market Transformation
He has a track record of leading significant market shifts, such as turning around the Netherlands business and driving portfolio expansion in diverse regions like Oceania and Asia.
Sustainable Packaging
As GM for Coca-Cola Oceania, he led initiatives to use 100% recycled plastic for many brands, aiming to create a circular economy in New Zealand.
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Work history

3-2024
Vice President Europe, Still Beverages
The Coca-Cola Company
2-2021 - 3-2024
Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer
Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines
8-2018 - 2-2021
General Manager Oceania, Coca-Cola Oceania Ltd
The Coca-Cola Company
7-2015 - 7-2018
General Manager Netherlands, Coca-Cola Nederland B.V.
The Coca-Cola Company
9-2010 - 6-2015
General Manager Sweden, Coca-Cola AB
The Coca-Cola Company
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University of California, Berkeley
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Lund University
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