2025 ADVISORY BOARD

Natasha Ramkirpal

Group Lead: Water Security
Coca-Cola Beverages

Natasha is an experienced sustainability leader with a visionary approach and an extensive background in process engineering within the beverage manufacturing sector. In her 15+ years of hands-on industry experience she has combined strategic acumen, technical proficiency, and innovation management to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability efforts within her area. She has proven expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes through six sigma methodologies as well as proven engineering principles.

She is broadly skilled in developing water security strategies internationally and implementing advanced sustainability initiatives. She is currently leading this space for Coca-Beverages Africa navigating the challenges of water scarcity across 11 African nations. She is proficient in leading cross-functional teams, overseeing multimillion-dollar CAPEX budgets, and fostering disruptive innovation in product development and packaging. She is well qualified holding a BSc in Chemical Engineering, and MEng in technology and innovation management and a BCom in Management (supply chain focussed).  

She has ambitions of completing a  PhD in Technology and Innovation Management, focusing on integrating academic research to pioneer progressive industry practices. She currently serves as an executive committee member for the Manufacturing Circle, by helping to drive sustainable practices within the manufacturing sector across South Africa, by applying her unique blend of practical experience and theoretical knowledge to driving transformative change and sustainable growth.