Ex-Coca-Cola India President Venkatesh Kini to turn social entrepreneur

Last week, the company announced a leadership change, with T Krishnakumar taking over as president

After a 19-year stint with Coca-Cola India, Venkatesh Kini, former president of the beverage company, plans to turn a social entrepreneur. 

Kini is set to return to the United States (US) in June and launch his venture in the environment space, with footprints in India and the US. 

In a LinkedIn post, Kini said: “I am looking forward to starting my own entrepreneurial venture that combines my passion for the environment with knowledge of business. More updates to come over the next few months.”

When contacted, Kini said the venture was still in its initial stage and he could not share