Coke man’s big future as male model

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The Diary was flicking through British Airways’ September edition of Highlife magazine when the spitting image of hunky Chris Banks, UK managing director of Coca-Cola, was spotted modelling for offshore tax company the SCF Group.

Should he ever wish to take a break from the stresses of making even more of the UK public drink Coke, it seems Banks could be on for a spot of modelling.

Both have the square-set jaw and specs, which can lend any brand kudos and make most women weak at the knees.

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