Henrique Braun appointed Coca-Cola CEO
Henrique Braun is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and will succeed James Quincey as CEO in 2026
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Published: Dec 11, 2025 10:13 AM | 1 min read
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- Henrique Braun, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will become CEO of The Coca-Cola Company on March 31, 2026, succeeding James Quincey.
- Quincey, who has served as CEO for nine years, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman and remain actively involved with the company.
- Braun, 57, will be nominated for election to Coca-Cola’s Board of Directors at the 2026 annual general meeting.
- Lead Independent Director David Weinberg praised Quincey's leadership and expressed confidence in Braun's ability to drive future growth for the company.
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Henrique Braun, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will take over as Chief Executive Officer on March 31, 2026. He will succeed James Quincey, who will move into the role of Executive Chairman after completing nine years as CEO.
The company’s board also shared that Braun, who is 57, will be nominated for election to Coca-Cola’s Board of Directors at the 2026 annual general meeting.
Quincey, 60, will step aside from the CEO position but will remain actively involved with the company. Commenting on the transition, David Weinberg, Lead Independent Director at Coca-Cola, said that Quincey has been a highly impactful leader who set a clear strategic direction and strengthened the company’s global standing. He added that in his new role as Executive Chairman, Quincey will continue to play an important role. Weinberg also expressed confidence that Braun will build on the company’s strong base, unlock new growth opportunities and further reinforce the Coca-Cola system worldwide.
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