Operating Group Leadership

J. Alexander M. Douglas, Jr. ("Sandy") is President of the North America Group of The Coca-Cola Company. Prior to this appointment, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of The Coca-Cola Company.

He was named Vice President in 1994, assuming leadership of the CCE Sales & Marketing Group. In June 1998, his responsibilities were increased to include the entire North American Field Sales & Marketing Groups. He was appointed President of the North American Division in 2000.

After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1983, Mr. Douglas began his career at The Procter & Gamble Company working in a variety of sales and sales management positions.

Mr. Douglas joined The Coca-Cola Company in January 1988 as a District Sales Manager in Coca-Cola Fountain, USA. He held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility both in CCUSA Fountain and Operations.

Mr. Douglas serves on the boards of Radiant Systems, GS1 US, American Beverage Association, Grocery Manufacturers Association, East Lake Foundation, Morehouse College and Students in Free Enterprise.