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The Coca-Cola Company Announces CEO Succession Plan; Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun to Succeed James Quincey as CEO in 2026
ATLANTA, December 10, 2025--The Coca-Cola Company today announced that its board of directors has elected Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun as CEO, effective March 31, 2026. Braun will succeed James Quincey, who will transition to Executive Chairman after serving as CEO for nine years.
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