Hyderabad: Sonoco Products Company a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, today announced the grand inauguration of its new office for Sonoco Performance Hub operations in Hyderabad, India. Following the successful launch of its state-of-the-art IT Performance Hub in February 2025, Sonoco has transitioned to a permanent facility in Hyderabad, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, digital excellence, and building long-term capabilities in India. Since its inception, the Performance Hub has grown rapidly, with over 145 professionals now part of Sonoco’s global technology organization. The Hyderabad team plays a central role in advancing the company’s digital transformation, leveraging analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and deliver value to customers around the world.

Building on this momentum, Sonoco has announced its intention to establish a Finance Center of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad. “Our continued investment in Hyderabad reflects both the success of our Performance Hub and the incredible talent and innovation we’ve found here,” said Howard Coker, President and CEO, Sonoco. “Moving to a permanent facility marks an important step in our global transformation journey. As we expand our capabilities to include a Finance Center of Excellence, we are deepening our commitment to building world-class teams that drive long-term value for our customers and communities.”

Rajeev Ankireddypalli, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Sonoco, added, “Hyderabad has proven to be an outstanding base for our global technology operations. The new permanent facility provides an environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our next step - creating a Finance CoE - will enable even stronger cross-functional integration and position India as a cornerstone of Sonoco’s global capabilities.”

Aditya Gandhi, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer said, “the Finance Center of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad will help us build capability, by leveraging the city’s finance talent pool and deploying technology to develop smarter solutions for everyday finance needs. The new facility will further strengthen Sonoco’s global business services footprint, enhancing finance and analytical capabilities to support the company’s growth and transformation journey.”

ArvindChittora, Managing Director, Sonoco Performance Hub, said, “In just eight months, we’ve built a talented and diverse team of over 145 professionals who are helping shape the future of Sonoco’s digital and technology journey. Moving into our permanent facility symbolizes our long-term commitment to India and to our people. 

Sonoco’s continued growth in Hyderabad reinforces India’s position as a strategic partner in the company’s global operations. The transition to a permanent facility and the upcoming Finance Center of Excellence represent key milestones in Sonoco’s ongoing transformation, creating a foundation for innovation, efficiency, and sustainable value creation for years to come.