Coca-Cola Company Org chart
This Coca-Cola Company org chart highlights the company’s organizational structure and leadership team, including key executives such as James Quincey (CEO & Chairman) , Matt McKillop (Director, Supply Chain Planning & Digitization) , and Peter Moss (Director, Supply Chain & Business Development) . It provides a clear overview of the leadership team’s roles and how they work together to achieve organizational goals and ensure effective management across all functions.
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Coca-Cola Company Leadership Team
Executives
Profile Summary
James Quincey
CEO & Chairman
James Quincey is Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. Quincey, who first joined the company in 1996, has held a number of leadership roles around the world. He became CEO in 2017 and was elected Chairman of the board in 2019. Quincey is leading Coca-Cola in its continuing evolution as a total beverage company. Coca-Cola is a growth company that provides brands and beverages that make life’s everyday moments more enjoyable, all while doing business the right way. The result is shared opportunity for communities, customers, employees and shareowners. Before becoming CEO, Quincey served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the company from 2015 to 2017. From 2013 to 2015, he was President of the company’s Europe Group. Under his leadership, the group expanded its brand portfolio and improved market share. Quincey also played a key role in the creation of Coca-Cola European Partners, one of the largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers in the world. Quincey served as President of the Northwest Europe and Nordics business unit from 2008 to 2012. This role included leading the acquisition of innocent juice in 2009. Quincey joined the company in Atlanta in 1996 as director of learning strategy for the Latin America Group. He went on to serve in a series of operational roles in Latin America, eventually leading to his appointment as President of the South Latin division in 2003. He was President of the company’s Mexico division from 2005 to 2008, where he led the acquisition of Jugos de Valle. Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Quincey was a partner in strategy consulting at The Kalchas Group, a spinoff of Bain & Company and McKinsey. Quincey serves as vice co-chair of The Consumer Goods Forum and is a founding member of the New York Stock Exchange Board Advisory Council. Quincey, who speaks English and Spanish, received a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering from the University of Liverpool.
Matt McKillop
Director, Supply Chain Planning & Digitization
Matt McKillop has a strong background in supply chain planning and digitization, with extensive experience in various leadership roles at well-known companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, Crane Merchandising Systems, Cabot Corporation, and Nestle Purina. Matt has a B.S. in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology and has also studied at the University of Oxford. Throughout their career, Matt has been involved in global projects aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and implementing advanced planning systems.
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Peter Moss
Director, Supply Chain & Business Development
Peter Moss is a Managing Partner at Business Acceleration Services LLC, where Peter specializes in Business Development & Supply Chain Consulting. Prior to this, Peter held various roles at The Coca-Cola Company, including Director of Supply Chain & Business Development. Peter also has a background in Packaging, Purchasing, and Engineering. Peter holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from Aston University and a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from Brunel University London.
Jorge Garduño
Chief Customer And Commercial Officer
Jorge Garduño is Chief Customer And Commercial Officer at Coca-Cola Company.
Manuel Arroyo
Global Chief Marketing Officer
Manuel Arroyo is a highly experienced professional who has held various leadership positions within The Coca-Cola Company, including as President of the ASEAN Business Unit and South East & West Asia. Prior to this, Manuel served as the General Manager of Coca-Cola Spain and held key roles in marketing and brand management within the company's Iberian Division. Manuel also has previous experience in corporate office staff and investor relations at Banco Santander. Manuel holds degrees in Business Administration and Law from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, and completed the Advanced Management Program at IMD.
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Banco Santander
Carlos Pagoaga
VP of Global Community Affairs, The Coca‑Cola Company, & President, The Coca‑Cola Foundation
Carlos Pagoaga is VP of Global Community Affairs, The Coca‑Cola Company, & President, The Coca‑Cola Foundation at Coca-Cola Company.
Gary Guo
President, Global Supply Chain
Gary Guo has an extensive background in supply chain operations, manufacturing, and engineering, with experience at notable companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Alibaba Group, Amazon, and 3M. Gary holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology.
Daniel Coe
President, Chief Procurement Officer And Supply Chain Services
Daniel Coe has an extensive background in procurement, having worked in various leadership roles at companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Diageo, and more. With experience managing billions of dollars in annual spend, Daniel has overseen procurement portfolios for direct materials, packaging, logistics, and more. Daniel also has a strong educational background, including an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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Gilles Leclerc
President, Greater China & Mongolia
Gilles Leclerc has extensive experience in various leadership roles within The Coca-Cola Company, with a focus on managing key customers in China and the Asia Pacific region. Gilles also has a background in trade marketing and key account management at Coca-Cola Enterprises in France. Gilles holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Hartford.
John Murphy
President & CFO
John Murphy is a highly experienced professional currently serving as the President and Chief Financial Officer at The Coca-Cola Company. John has held various important leadership roles within the company including Vice President of Strategic Planning and President of multiple business units. Prior to joining Coca-Cola, John worked as an Auditor at Price Waterhouse Coopers- PwC. John holds a BBS in Business Studies from Trinity College Dublin.
Christina Ruggiero
President, Global Category - Nutrition, Juice, Dairy & Plant
Christina Ruggiero has a wealth of experience in the FMCG industry, having held various leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd, and Diageo. With a strong background in procurement and operations, Christina is currently serving as the President Global Nutrition Category and President for North America Operations, Central Zone at The Coca-Cola Company. Christina is known for their expertise in driving revenue and partnership development within the industry. Christina holds a Graduate Diploma in Management from The University of Huddersfield, a BS in Information Sciences from Marymount College, and a Diploma in Cryptologic Sciences from the US Navy.
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Diageo
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
Murat Ozgel
President, Japan & South Korea Operating Unit
Murat Ozgel is a highly experienced professional in the beverage industry, having worked at The Coca-Cola Company in various leadership roles for over 15 years. With a background in sales and marketing positions at Procter&Gamble, Murat has also served as Marketing Director at Coca-Cola İçecek. Murat holds a degree from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi and has a strong focus on the Middle East and Southern Eurasia regions.
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Santiago Iturralde
President, Global Category, Sparkling Flavors
Santiago Iturralde is an experienced professional who has worked at Unilever for several years in various roles, including EVP Global Deodorants Category, Axe Masterbrand, and Beauty & Personal Care Division LATAM. Santiago has also led the Global Deodorants Category and Axe Global Masterbrand, achieving significant success in these roles. With a strong educational background in Marketing and Business Administration, Santiago has also excelled in brand management and strategic planning throughout their career. Currently, Santiago serves as the President of Global Category - Sparkling Flavours at The Coca-Cola Company.
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Roberto Mercade
President, The McDonald’s Division
Roberto Mercade has been with The Coca-Cola Company since 1992, holding various leadership positions such as President of the McDonald's Division, Mexico Zone, Latin Center Business Unit, and South Pacific Business Unit. Roberto has also served as General Manager in South Africa and Venezuela & Caribbean Franchise Unit. Prior to their time at Coca-Cola, Roberto worked as a Project Engineer at Becton Dickinson Company. Roberto holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School. Throughout their career, Roberto has focused on driving revenue growth, improving performance, and building strong partnerships in various regions.
Selman Careaga
President, ASEAN & South Pacific Operating Unit
Selman Careaga is President, ASEAN & South Pacific Operating Unit at Coca-Cola Company.
Nikolaos Koumettis
President, Europe Operating Unit
Nikos Koumettis is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at BIC since May 2022. Previously, Nikos held several leadership positions at The Coca-Cola Company, including President Europe Operating Unit, Group President Europe Middle East and Africa, and President for various regions. Nikos also serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at Canada Goose International and as the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at The American College of Greece. Nikos holds a Certificate in Board Effectiveness from Harvard Business School, a Masters of Science in International Marketing from Strathclyde Business School, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business/Trade/Commerce from The American College of Greece.
Henrique Braun
President, International Development
Braun most recently served as president of the Latin America operating unit, a position he held since 2020. Braun is a 26-year veteran of the company who has progressed through a number of roles in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. As President, International Development, Braun has oversight of the Latin America operating unit, along with adding responsibility for six operating units: Japan and South Korea; ASEAN and South Pacific; Greater China and Mongolia; Africa; India and Southwest Asia; and Eurasia and Middle East. Braun has worked in a number of functions during his career at Coca-Cola, including supply chain, new business development, marketing, innovation, general management and bottling operations. He has also been a leader in regional, business unit and corporate functions. From 2013 to 2016, he served as president of the company’s Greater China & Korea business unit. He was named president of the Brazil business unit in 2016, followed by his current role as president of what was then the newly created Latin America operating unit in 2020. Braun is a dual citizen of the United States and Brazil. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from the University Federal of Rio de Janeiro. He also has a Master of Science degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from Georgia State University.
Luisa Ortega
President, Africa Operating Unit
Luisa Ortega is President of the Africa operating unit of The Coca Cola Company. Ortega joined Coca-Cola in 2019 as Vice President and General Manager of the South Latin Business Unit. She was later named Deputy President and then President of South Latin. In 2021, she became President of the newly created central zone of the Latin America operating unit. She also serves as chair of the company’s Global Women's Leadership Council, which focuses on accelerating the development and movement of female talent into roles of increasing responsibility and influence within the company. With support from the council, The Coca-Cola Company aims to be 50 percent led by women by 2030. Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Ortega worked at SC Johnson for more than 14 years in various roles in Europe, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. She served as General Manager for the Western Europe region and, prior to that, was the global Head of Insecticides Business. She also worked at Endesa, a utility corporation that serves mainly Spain and Portugal. Ortega, a native of Spain, has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Universidad Pontificia Comillas and an MBA from the IESE Business School, both in Spain, along with participating in the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
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Paula Costa
President, Emerging Category
Paula Costa is President, Emerging Category at Coca-Cola Company.
Jennifer Henry
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development
Jennifer Henry is Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development at Coca-Cola Company.
Beatriz Perez
SVP & Chief Communications, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Officer
Beatriz "Bea" Perez is Senior Vice President and Chief Communications, Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships Officer for The Coca-Cola Company. Perez oversees a diverse portfolio and manages networked teams that lead and support the company's business objectives. This includes commitments to global leadership in the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG). Perez leads global external and internal communications, including digital media strategy for company-owned channels; global brand public relations; financial communications; and leadership communications. Perez also leads the strategic direction and business performance for the company's retail, licensing and attractions portfolio of assets. Until January 2022, Perez oversaw strategic marketing assets of the company, including renewal of a partnership with the International Olympic Committee; marketing activations for FIFA; and all global marketing assets. Her roles included serving as chief marketing officer for Coca-Cola North America, where she built brands and developed key relationships, including with American Idol and NASCAR. Perez was named as the company's first chief sustainability officer in 2011. Her team went on to become the driving force behind the company's World Without Waste program. Her team also developed and led global commitments to advance water stewardship and women's economic empowerment, among other key ESG goals. Perez began her career at the company in 1996. She went on to hold senior-level branding, marketing, operations and public policy roles that utilized her breadth of experience, business acumen and passion for sustainability to create and build programs and partnerships that have enhanced the lives of people and communities worldwide. This included learning how to drive a Coca-Cola delivery truck to see the business from the ground up. Numerous organizations have recognized her commitment and accomplishments: Perez has been recognized as a "Conservation Trailblazer" by The Trust for Public Land; the Association of Latino Professionals for America named her to its "50 Most Powerful Latinas" ranking in 2017, 2018 and 2019; she was on Hispanic Executive magazine's list of top ten leaders; she was featured as one of the "25 Most Powerful Latinas" on CNN and People en Espanol; she is a member of the American Advertising Hall of Fame, the Sports Business Journal's Hall of Fame and the PR Week Hall of Fame; and PRovoke (formerly The Holmes Report) has listed her as a member of the Influence 100 for communicators since 2017. Perez is a committed advocate for community engagement, serving on various boards. She is chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation, the company's global philanthropic arm. She serves in leadership positions for several not-for-profit organizations, including the board of trustees of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. She is a public director for Primerica and W.W. Grainger, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland.
Nancy Quan
SVP & Chief Technical and Innovation Officer
Nancy Quan is the SVP & Chief Technical and Innovation Officer at The Coca-Cola Company. Nancy has served in various technical and innovation roles within the company, including as a Global R&D Officer and R&D Vice President for the Pacific Group. Nancy Quan also holds positions as an Advisory Board Member at the University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management, a Member of the Board of Directors at fairlife, LLC, and a Non Executive Director at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Prior to their current role, Nancy worked as the Director of R&D for China, Australia, and Europe at Mars. Nancy Quan's expertise lies in leading innovation and technology initiatives within the beverage industry.
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Fairlife
Mars
Jennifer Mann
Senior Vice President and President of North America
Jennifer Mann is Senior Vice President and President of North America at Coca-Cola Company.
Lovella Adams
Senior VP Technical, Innovation & Supply Chain
Lovella Adams is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in technical, innovation, and supply chain management at The Coca-Cola Company since June 2017, where positions held include Senior VP Technical, Innovation & Supply Chain, Chief of Staff to the CEO, and Vice President Technical, Innovation and Supply Chain. Previous roles at Coca-Cola Far East Limited and Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines include positions focused on quality, environment, and safety. Lovella's earlier career includes a role as Supplier Quality Manager at General Motors. Academic credentials include an Executive Leadership Program from Harvard University, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in General Science with a Math Minor from Spelman College, and a Master of Science in Operations Management from Kettering University.
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Lisa Chang
SVP & Chief People Officer
Lisa Chang is the global chief people officer for The Coca-Cola Company, overseeing the company’s talent and people strategies, culture, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In her role, which she has held since 2019, she is responsible for leading the company’s global people strategy, aligned to the company’s purpose of refreshing the world and making a difference. Chang and her team are focused on creating an environment where employees can thrive, and equips the organization to win. Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Chang served as senior vice president and chief human resources officer for AMB Group, LLC in Atlanta, a privately held sports and entertainment conglomerate. Chang has held HR roles at various companies, including Equifax, Turner Broadcasting System Inc. and The Weather Channel Companies. Chang serves on the Board of Advisors for Catalyst, a non-profit organization with a mission to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion. She also serves as a Board member for the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and on the Board of Directors for Frontier Communications. Chang has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Virginia. She earned an MBA from the Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University.
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Bernard McGuinness
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Flavor Supply
Bernard McGuinness is vice president of global flavor supply. In this role he is responsible for leading Flavor Manufacturing, Flavor Ingredient Supply and Ingredient Quality. Prior to his current role, McGuinness was Director for Process Optimization and Quality for Commercial Product Supply (CPS). In this role, he was responsible for all aspects of Quality Assurance, and the implementation of Environmental and Safety standards across all global concentrate manufacturing operations. He moved to Atlanta in 2012, and worked to standardize, and strengthen Quality, Safety and Environmental governance processes, requirements, and capabilities in CPS. During his first 17 years with The Coca-Cola Company, he undertook a variety of roles within CPS operations. McGuinness joined the company in 1999 during the construction of our concentrate plant in Ballina, Ireland, as the site Laboratory Manager, managing the design and build of the laboratories. In 2004 his responsibilities expanded as Quality Assurance Manager covering all aspects of Quality, Safety, and Environmental compliance. In 2006 he worked on the implementation of Operational Excellence in CPS, connecting across industries to adopt and integrate best practices. Beginning in 2006, McGuinness served as site Operations Manager and subsequently, in 2009, to General Manager, CPS Ballina, a position he held until he became Director for Process Optimization and Quality for CPS in 2012. Before joining The Coca-Cola Company, Bernard worked in manufacturing for Intel, in Ireland, and prior to that worked for three years in Research and Development with Unilever, based in the UK. He holds a bachelor’s degree and PhD in Biochemistry, both from the National University of Ireland in Galway.
Monica Howard Douglas
SVP & General Counsel
Monica Howard Douglas has a wealth of experience in the legal field, having worked at various prestigious companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, Equifax, and Troutman Sanders LLP. Currently serving as the SVP & General Counsel at The Coca-Cola Company, Monica also holds the title of General Counsel for Coca-Cola North America. With a JD from Stanford Law School and a BA from the University of Michigan, Monica has a solid educational background to support their successful career.
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Derek Benz
SVP & CISO
Brenda Hofmann
SVP & Chief of Internal Audit
Brenda Hofmann is SVP & Chief of Internal Audit at Coca-Cola Company.
Jeffrey Gilbert
Vice President and Chief Security Officer
Jeffrey Gilbert is Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Coca-Cola Company.
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Muthukumar Pk
Vice President, Global Head Of Digital Services
Muthukumar PK has extensive experience in IT management and a strong background in supply chain technology.Muthukumar has worked with top companies like The Coca-Cola Company, HP, and Compaq Computer Corporation, taking on various roles such as Global Head of Tech, Innovation & Supply Chain Tech, Senior IT Director, and Principal Analyst. With a degree in Management Accounting and Commerce, Muthukumar PK brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organizations Muthukumar works with.
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Neeraj Tolmare
Global CIO
Neeraj Tolmare is currently a member of the Board of Directors at Crocs, and a member of the Board of Trustees at Morehouse School of Medicine. Previously, Neeraj held various leadership positions at The Coca-Cola Company, HP, Cisco, Infosys Consulting Inc., and Gilbane Building Company, showcasing expertise in digital transformation, IT applications, ecommerce, and program management. Neeraj holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a BE from COEP Technological University, and an MS in Engineering from South Dakota Mines.
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