Sesto San Giovannionce a thriving industrial center, today faces another significant loss: Coca Cola has in fact decided to leave the city to move to the new headquarters in Milan. This announcement, following in the footsteps of the departure of other large companies such as Campari, casts a shadow on the economic future of Sesto San Giovanni. SestoNotizie reports it.
Sesto San Giovanni, Coca Cola goes to Milan
Mayor Beppe Hall (photo) welcomed the arrival of Coca Cola nearby Milan obviously with enthusiasm, but for Sesto San Giovanni this means another hard blow. The municipal administration and the Business Council, chaired by Gianmaria Vincelli, seem to have done little to retain such a prestigious global brand in their city. This, despite declared efforts to promote partnerships between public and private bodies to stimulate local development.
The former mayor of Sesto Oldrini disappointed by the situation
Former mayor Giorgio Oldrini expressed his disappointment regarding this latest loss for Sesto San Giovanni. He underlined the void left by other institutions and companies that preferred to leave the city, including the State University and Campari. The silence of the current administration in the face of this entrepreneurial “exodus” was criticized by Oldrini, who highlighted the lack of concrete initiatives to stem the flight of companies.
This transfer of Coca Cola represents not only an economic loss for Sesto San Giovanni, but also a warning sign for its future. It is clear that the city faces significant challenges in attracting and retaining major investments and businesses. The hope is that the local administration can respond with concrete actions and effective strategies to reverse this trend and relaunch the economic attractiveness of Sesto.
Why Coca Cola chose Milan
“There Coca-Cola’s new headquarters in Milan? The choice of the metropolitan area of Milan as the location of our offices, inthe iconic setting of Monte Rosa 91, represents a tangible commitment in wanting to guarantee our employees a meeting space where business can find a balance with convivial moments, characterized by sociality and collaboration. We’re thrilled to be able to offer our employees a new workspace designed specifically for them, where they can feel inspired, productive and engaged in creating the magic of Coca-Cola for our country.” Words of the vice president and general manager of Coca-Cola for Italy and Albania Phillipine Mtikitiki, in view of the inauguration of the new headquarters of the American multinational scheduled today at 5.30 pmthe property in via Monte Rosa designed by star architect Renzo Piano, born as the headquarters of the Sole 24 Ore. The mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala will also be present at the ribbon cutting.
