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Coca-Cola (Announcement): CEO succession confirmed

Coca-Cola’s CEO is stepping down in the new year, and current COO Henrique Braun is set to succeed him.
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Coca-Cola’s CEO James Quincey is set to step down on 31 March 2026, after nine years in the role. Quincey will transition to Executive Chairman, where he will remain “very active in the business”.

Current COO Henrique Braun will replace Quincey as CEO. Braun is a veteran of the company, having worked there for nearly 30 years across numerous regions and roles, before stepping up as COO in 2025.

Braun’s key priorities are seeking growth opportunities, getting closer to customer needs, and leveraging technology to drive business performance and growth.

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Aarin Chiekrie
Aarin Chiekrie
Equity Analyst

Aarin is a member of the Equity Research team and a CFA Charterholder. Alongside our other analysts, he provides regular research and analysis on individual companies and wider sectors. Having a keen interest in global economics, he knows how macro-events can impact individual companies.

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Published: 11th December 2025