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The Coca-Cola Company Announces Integration Leadership
Corporate,
March 29, 2010
Steering Committee Named
ATLANTA - The
The two companies recently announced that they entered into definitive agreements enabling The
The closing of the transactions is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of this year and is subject to, among other things, regulatory and CCE shareholder approvals.
"Upon completion of our acquisition of CCE North America, we will create a North American business system that will best serve the unique needs of our flagship market and usher in a new era of winning for us and all of our partners. said Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO, The
To lead this work, Mr. Kelley has been appointed president, North America Business Integration (NABI). Over the next few months, Mr. Kelley and his team will develop a detailed plan of action to effectively integrate four business components in both the U.S. and Canada: (1) CCE North America; (2) CCNA Foodservice; (3) the Minute-Maid/Odwalla Juice business; and (4) CCNA Supply Chain Operations.
Upon closing, the combined business in the U.S. will be called
In addition to planning for the post-closing creation of CCR, Mr. Kelley and his team will also develop a plan for the appropriate reshaping of The
Mr. Kelley will report to the North America Business Integration Team Steering Committee, which will be chaired by Mr. Kent and include the following executives:
- Steve Cahillane, president, CCE North America
- Alex Cummings, chief administrative officer, The
Coca-Cola Company - Sandy Douglas, president,
Coca-Cola North America - Gary Fayard, chief financial officer, The
Coca-Cola Company - Irial Finan, president, Bottling Investment Group, The
Coca-Cola Company - Clyde Tuggle, senior vice president, Global Public Affairs and Communications, The
Coca-Cola Company
The Steering Committee will set overall direction, approve staffing of the NABI team, monitor progress against targets and approve major decisions.
Mr. Kelley will assemble immediately a full-time, dedicated integration team consisting of executives of The Coca-Cola Company and CCE. These appointments will be announced shortly.
"An integration of this magnitude requires a very thoughtful, planned and disciplined approach," said Mr. Kent. "Brian is the ideal leader for this work. Over his 27-year career, he has consistently led and grown businesses, executed large transactions, redefined corporate strategy and led large, winning organizations. I have every confidence he and his team will drive a smooth and seamless integration."
Since 2007, Mr. Kelley has successfully led Coca-Cola North America's $6 billion Still Beverages business unit. He has also been responsible for the CCNA Supply Chain, which includes 23 company-owned plants, 30 co-packer facilities and more than 60 logistics warehouses.
About The
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with nearly 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola®, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke®, Fanta®, Sprite®, Coca-Cola Zero®, vitaminwater, Powerade®, Minute Maid®, Simply® and Georgia® Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate of nearly 1.6 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at
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