TATA has a history of more than 100 years and the ownership of a number of well-known brands such as Tetley Tea. Managing Director Sean Hallahan has been tasked with growing the company’s market share in Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia while staying true to the company’s values. The CEO Magazine spoke to Sean about his objectives for the company and what he’s learned in the past 12 months.
What are your roles and responsibilities in the day-to-day operations of TATA Global Beverages?
My role is managing director of TATA Global Beverages Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia [TGBA]. Our key brands are Tetley Tea and Map Coffee. I have full P&L responsibility for our operations as an autonomous business unit and as a division of the global TATA company. My direct reports include our heads of sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance. TATA brings a disruptive emerging market mindset to Australia, and I love leading such a growth-focused organisation.
