Bogdan Chirita

Bogdan Chirita is a seasoned professional in franchise operations and business strategy, currently serving as Franchise Operations Director for Italy at The Coca-Cola Company since April 2018. In this key leadership role, Bogdan is responsible for managing franchise development and translating business strategies into actionable deployment plans, focusing on operational strategies to drive incremental revenue. Prior to this, Bogdan held various managerial positions within The Coca-Cola Company, including Business & Commercial Strategy Manager for Czech Republic & Slovakia and Commercial Strategy Manager for Romania. Before joining The Coca-Cola Company, Bogdan gained extensive experience at Philip Morris International in roles such as Trade Channels Strategy Manager and Brand Manager for Marlboro. Academic qualifications include an Executive High Performance certification from IMD and a Master's degree in International Business from Academia de Studii Economice din București.