The Coca-Cola Company Announces New International Structure, Promotes Key Leaders

The Coca-Cola Company today announced a new streamlined international structure to better align its…

The Coca-Cola Company today announced a new streamlined international structure to better align its operating units against its global bottling footprint and to promote and develop key Coca-Cola leaders.

“Today’s announcement outlines important changes to our international operating structure that better support our evolving bottler footprint and demonstrate the deep bench of management experience we are fortunate to have in the Coca-Cola system,” said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “These moves will continue to lay the foundation for strong leadership and management continuity.”

President and Chief Operating Officer James Quincey added: “As we continue to implement our five strategic actions for growth, it is critical that our organizational structure enables the speed, agility and inspirational leadership that are necessary to win today and in the future. The changes we are announcing today streamline our international structure, and reflect strong talent succession and a commitment to developing the next generation of leaders at our company.”