AUSTRALIA | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Director of Logistics, Phillip Parsons, has been awarded the 2026 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Industry Champion Award and inducted as an ALC Fellow.
The ALC Industry Champion Award has continued to celebrate outstanding leadership, advocacy and expertise in advancing Australia's logistics and supply chain sector, while Fellowship has been reserved for individuals who have made an enduring impact on the industry.
Parsons has joined an exclusive group of just three industry leaders honoured with the ALC Fellowship. With more than 25 years of experience across logistics, transport and supply chain management, he has held a number of senior leadership roles at CCEP and built a reputation for driving operational excellence while championing safer, more resilient and efficient supply chains.
Parsons said he was fortunate to have worked with talented teams and industry partners who shared a commitment to building safer, more resilient and efficient supply chains.
“This recognition is as much a reflection of an industry devoted to progress and strength as it is mine, and I remain passionate about supporting a sector that plays such a critical role in Australia's economy and communities.”
In addition to his leadership at CCEP, Parsons has made a lasting contribution to the broader industry through his advocacy and service. As an ALC Councillor and Board Member, he has brought deep industry expertise and strategic leadership to the organisation, helping shape important conversations on the future of Australia's freight and logistics sector.
Orlando Rodriguez, Managing Director, Australia, CCEP, added that Parsons has been widely respected across the business and the logistics industry, and this recognition reflected the impact he has had over many years.
“Phillip's leadership and expertise have played a significant role in helping us build a resilient logistics network, enabling us to manufacture locally and deliver Australia’s favourite beverages to almost every postcode across the country. It goes without saying that we are incredibly proud to see his achievements recognised at this level.”
Parsons’ career reflected the values of leadership, collaboration and service that have shaped Australia's logistics industry.
At CCEP, those values have helped strengthen a national supply chain connecting Australian-made products with communities nationwide and build the logistics capabilities that support an operational footprint spanning every state and territory and a network reaching 98 percent of Australian postcodes.
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