USA | The Coca‑Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will step down from her role as EVP and President, North America Operating Unit, effective the 1st of August 2026.
John Murphy, President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume responsibility for the North America Operating Unit on an interim basis. Mann will stay with the company through April 2027 as senior advisor to ensure a smooth transition.
Mann began leading the company’s largest operating unit on the 1st of January 2023, with a focus on accelerating growth as a purpose-driven total beverage company. Under her leadership, the North America Operating Unit has delivered strong revenue and profit growth.
Over her 29-year tenure with The Coca‑Cola Company, Mann held roles of increasing responsibility spanning operations and customer leadership.
From 2019 until leading North America, Mann was president of Global Ventures, including Costa Coffee and Coca‑Cola’s investment in Monster Beverage Corp. She served as SVP and chief people officer from 2017 until 2019. She was chief of staff for James Quincey, then President and Chief Operating Officer and later CEO, from 2015 to 2018.
From 2012 to 2015, as vice president and general manager of Coca‑Cola Freestyle, Mann accelerated its global expansion across the Coca‑Cola system.
Additional prior roles include vice president, Foodservice & On-Premise Strategy and Marketing for Coca‑Cola Refreshments; director, McDonald's Customer & Consumer Operations and director, Good Answer. Mann joined Coca‑Cola in 1997 as a manager in the National Customer Support division of North America.
Mann has served on several boards of directors, including Verizon Communications, Inc., American Beverage Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Coca‑Cola FEMSA, fairlife LLC, Morehouse College, and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
“I am grateful to Jennifer for her tremendous contributions to The Coca‑Cola Company as an operator and leader,” said Henrique Braun, CEO.
“Her people-first legacy remains in the many high-performing teams she’s led across the Coca‑Cola business.”
A successor for President, North America Operating Unit will be announced at a later date.
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