The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Tapaswee Chandele will become global chief people officer, succeeding Lisa Chang, who will step down after a seven-year tenure.

The change takes effect May 1.

Chandele currently serves as senior vice president and executive assistant to President and Chief Financial Officer John Murphy, a role she has held since May 2025. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2025, Chandele was senior vice president of global talent, development and HR system partnerships, responsible for the company’s worldwide talent management strategy. In that role, Chandele was a member of Chang’s leadership team.

Chandele joined Coca-Cola in 2001 in her native India and went on to work in various human resources and talent development roles. She was based in Türkiye and South Africa before moving to the United States in 2017.

Chandele serves on the board of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages in India.

In addition to her duties for Coca-Cola, Chandele serves on the board of directors for Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga.

Chandele earned an MBA in human resources and industrial relations from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management in India. She also earned a Master of Science degree in biochemistry and clinical nutrition from Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital and a Bachelor of Science degree from Sophia College for Women, both in India.

Chandele will report to CEO Henrique Braun.