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Coca-Cola names James Quincey president, COO

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ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. has named James Quincey as president and chief operating officer of the company.

The Coca-Cola Co. has named James Quincey as president and chief operating officer of the company.

In his new role, Quincey will be responsible for all of the company’s operating units worldwide. He will report directly to chairman and chief executive officer Muhtar Kent.

Quincey is a 19-year veteran of Coca-Cola and since 2013 served as president of Coca-Cola’s Europe Group, which comprises 38 countries, including the member states of the European Union, the European Free Trade Association countries and the Balkans.

Under Quincey’s leadership, the Europe Group, the company’s most profitable operating group, strategically expanded its brand portfolio and improved execution across the geography. These actions helped drive solid topline growth and expanded the company’s leading market share position in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) beverages despite economic challenges in the region.

Quincey also played an instrumental role in leading the recently announced proposed merger of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola Iberian Partners and Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetranke AG to form Coca-Cola European Partners Plc., in what will become the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler based on net revenues.

"Over nearly two decades, James has built an impressive track record of strategic, operational and commercial accomplishments," said Kent. "He has proven to be a successful and trusted leader and brings to this position a strong reputation for developing people and inspiring teams. His wealth of experience across our global system, particularly in Europe and Latin America, will be a valuable asset as we continue to accelerate growth through our 2020 vision. James is emblematic of the deep bench strength we have developed at Coca-Cola, and I could not be more pleased about his appointment to this critical role at this important time."

"I am excited and honored to take on this role and look forward to partnering with Muhtar and our talented senior leadership team to deliver on our 2020 vision and help accelerate the strategic actions we’ve outlined to reinvigorate growth across our Company and system worldwide," said Quincey.

Concurrent with Quincey’s appointment, Ahmet Bozer, executive vice president and president of Coca-Cola International, will retire after a distinguished 25-year career in the Coca-Cola system. Bozer will stay with Coca-Cola until March 2016, to ensure a smooth transition and serve as an adviser to Kent and the company on key strategic initiatives.

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