The Coca‑Cola Co. announced that Jennifer Mann will step down from her role as EVP and president of the North America Operating Unit, effective Aug. 1. John Murphy, president and CFO, will assume responsibility for the North America Operating Unit on an interim basis.
Mann will stay with the company through April as senior advisor to ensure a smooth transition. A successor for president of the North America Operating Unit will be announced at a later date.
Mann began leading the company’s largest operating unit on Jan. 1, 2023, with a focus on accelerating growth as a purpose‑driven total beverage company. Under her leadership, the North America Operating Unit delivered strong revenue and profit growth.
“I am grateful to Jennifer for her tremendous contributions to The Coca‑Cola Co. as an operator and leader,” said CEO Henrique Braun. “Her people‑first legacy remains in the many high‑performing teams she’s led across the Coca‑Cola business.”
Over her 29‑year tenure with the company, Mann served in roles of increasing responsibility. From 2019 until leading North America, she was president of Global Ventures, including Costa Coffee and Coca‑Cola’s investment in Monster Beverage Corp. She served as SVP and chief people officer from 2017-19 and was chief of staff for James Quincey from 2015-18.
Earlier roles included VP and general manager of Coca‑Cola Freestyle, VP of foodservice and on‑premise strategy and marketing, director of McDonald’s customer and consumer operations and director of Good Answer. She joined Coca‑Cola in 1997 as a manager in the National Customer Support division.
Mann serves on several boards, including Verizon Communications, American Beverage Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Coca‑Cola FEMSA, fairlife LLC, Morehouse College and Ronald McDonald House Charities.