Case Study: Shared Services

Coca-Cola one of the world best known brands and have had a presence in Drogheda for over 35 years (since 1975).  Coca-Cola Global Business Shared Services are currently based at the Southgate Centre, Drogheda, Co Meath.

In recent weeks Coca-Cola also announced an expansion of its Global Business Shared Services organisation in Drogheda. This includes recent investment in new offices and the creation of up to 100 positions, of which 40 new roles have recently been filled. These new offices in Drogheda, which currently employ more than 200 people, will be officially opened in late October 2011.

“Our continued investments in Wexford, Drogheda and throughout Ireland will ensure we sustain and enhance our growth globally in the coming years,” said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. “The Coca-Cola brand has been in Ireland for more than half a century and our long history here gives us continued confidence in the strength of the Irish workforce, the commitment of the Irish government and the know-how of Irish people to support our business."