Topic:

Keeping it Real – How Legacy meets Transformation – James Quincey and Jennifer Mann

How does a company over 133 years old respect the foundations of its beloved brands with the need to transform in the new age? Changes in consumer needs and global landscapes require skilled reinvention. In this session Peter Sheahan discusses this journey with The Coca-Cola Company’s CEO James Quincey and North American President Jennifer Mann.

James Quincey and Jennifer Mann will share the leadership imperatives they hold dear and how the values and integrity of the Company haven been a foundational element to constant change. From product innovation and brand storytelling to organizational design Coca-Cola has been transformed into an organization deeply committed to the its heritage while creating relevancy for today’s dynamic environment.

BIO:

Jennifer Mann is Executive Vice President and President of North America for The Coca-Cola Company. Mann began leading the company’s largest operating unit on January 1, 2023, with a focus on accelerating growth as a purpose-driven total beverage company.

Mann is a proven operator with more than 25 years of experience at The Coca-Cola Company. Her growth mindset and people-first style has fueled her success leading high-performing teams across many areas of the Coca-Cola business.

Most recently, Mann served as president of Global Ventures and was responsible for globally scaling acquisitions and brands, including Costa Coffee and Coca-Cola’s investment in Monster Beverage Corp. Prior to Global Ventures, Mann was chief people officer and chief of staff for Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey, driving culture evolution and engagement.

From 2012 to 2015 as vice president and general manager of Coca-Cola Freestyle, Mann accelerated its global expansion across the Coca-Cola system. Additional roles of increased responsibility spanned operations and customer leadership: vice president, Foodservice & On-Premise Strategy and Marketing for Coca-Cola Refreshments; director, McDonald’s Customer & Consumer Operations and director, Good Answer.

Mann joined Coca-Cola in 1997 as a manager in the National Customer Support division of North America. Mann holds a degree in accounting from Georgia State University and serves on several board of directors including Coca-Cola FEMSA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Morehouse College, American Beverage Association, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and fairlife LLC. She resides in her hometown of Atlanta with her family.