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Fizz rises to the top: Shake up at Coke as key executives replaced
Coca-Cola yesterday announced major management changes a year after Brit James Quincey stepped up as chief executive.
Brian Smith will become president and chief operating officer, filling the vacancy left when Quincey was promoted.
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Smith is a 21-year veteran of the company and currently serves as president of European and African operations.
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The company’s Asia Pacific president, John Murphy, will become head of finance when Kathy Waller retires next year after 32 years at the company, Coke said.
Coca-Cola was trading down half a per cent at $45.63 yesterday evening.