The two new Coca-Cola operations at Southgate in Drogheda employ over 200 people in skilled positions in areas such as finance, supply chain, IT, legal and human resources, all supporting Coca-Cola’s global operations. The new offices are 58,000 sq. ft and allow room for expansion.
The ultra-modern and energy-efficient building was opened by Fergus O’Dowd, T.D., Minister at the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, who was joined by Mr. Harry Anderson, Senior Vice President, Global Business & Technology Services, Mr. Fred Yochum, Vice President, Commercial Products Supply and other senior personnel and employees of The Coca-Cola System. The event was also attended by local elected representatives as well as those from the community, voluntary and business sector.Minister O’Dowd, officiating at the event said: “I am delighted to officially open Coca-Cola’s Global Business Shared Services Centre in Drogheda today. This centre is a further endorsement of Ireland as a prime location for strategic business services activities.
Coca-Cola in Drogheda adds greatly to the local economy and offers excellent employment opportunities. On behalf of the Irish Government I would like to thank Coca-Cola for its continued investment here and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”
Mr. Anderson referred to Drogheda as the "ideal location for international services".
Commenting on the Global Business Shared Services Centre, Barry O’Leary, CEO of IDA Ireland, said “Coca-Cola is a prestige brand name and a strategically important client of IDA’s. Its decision to locate key international business functions in Drogheda is hugely significant and endorses our ability to attract global services activity to Ireland, as outlined in our strategy Horizon 2020.”
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