Coca-Cola appoints Aisha Sarwari to lead the Public Affairs

LAHORE: The Coca-Cola Export Corporation, Pakistan has appointed Ayesha Sarwari to lead public affairs, communications and stability for the region of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Ayesha brings more than 18 years of experience in communications, public relations, and industry and stability in many areas of government. His early career in the United States was with international news organizations, including CNN and National Public Radio.

Her advice and program work spans the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USIP, and the World Bank. She has previously worked with Adam Smith International, USAID, the Punjab Board of Investment, and more recently, Jazz.

“Ayesha’s extensive experience and expertise meet the prerequisites for this important leadership role, especially among epidemics, and it will be an asset to the Coca-Cola brand as it explores new ways of storytelling.”

“We look forward to strengthening our relationship with our stakeholders and supporting business stability,” said Fahad Ashraf, General Manager Pakistan and Afghanistan at Coca-Cola Export Corporation.

In addition to two published books, Ayesha has been a popular figure in Pakistan and abroad for many years, raising awareness of the need for women’s economic development. His views have been reported in the Guardian, BBC World, and NPR. He is a Dean of Media and Communication at San Jose State University, California and is currently out of Islamabad.