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Eddie R. Hays, Ph.D., is Vice President, Science. The Science Function is responsible
for stewardship of Coca-Cola Trademark products and for
the global production, supply and quality of flavors used
by The Coca-Cola Company. The key areas within the Science
Function are Flavor Ingredient Supply, Flavor Manufacturing,
Formula Governance and Ingredient Quality.
Dr. Hays joined The Coca-Cola Company in 1985
as a Scientist in Corporate R&D. During his career, he has
held positions of increasing responsibility including Director,
Product Development, Corporate R&D; director, R&D, Middle
and Far East Group; and Director, Corporate R&D. In 2000
he was elected Vice President, The Coca-Cola Company and
Deputy Director for the Science Division. In 2001, he assumed
his current role leading the Science Function.
Dr. Hays serves on the Executive Committee and Board of
Governors for the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association.
He has served previously on the Advisory Board of the Savannah
College of Art and Design, the Board of Directors of The
Atlanta College of Art, the Science and Technology Museum
of Atlanta, and committees of the Atlanta Area Council of
the Boy Scouts of America.
He holds a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Georgia.
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