James Quincey

James Robert B. Quincey, born on 8 January 1965 in London, England, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ofThe Coca-Cola Company. He joined Coca-Cola in 1996 after beginning his career at Bain & Co and The Kalchas Group. Quincey holds a degree in electronic engineering from theUniversity of Liverpooland is fluent in both English and Spanish.

During his tenure at Coca-Cola, Quincey has held several leadership positions, including President of the Mexico Division and President of the Northwest Europe & Nordics Business Unit. He played a significant role in the acquisition of Jugos del Valle in Mexico and Innocent Drinks in Europe. In 2015, he became the President andChief Operating Officer(COO) of Coca-Cola, overseeing a major reorganisation of the company's management structure.

In May 2017, Quincey wasappointed CEO, followed by his election asChairman of the Boardin April 2019. His leadership has been marked by significant strategic initiatives, including the diversification of Coca-Cola’s product portfolio and a strongfocus on sustainability. One of his key initiatives is the company’s ambitious plan to recycle a bottle for every bottle sold by 2030.

Quincey has also overseen efforts to streamline Coca-Cola’s operations by discontinuing underperforming products such as Tab and Zico coconut water. In 2023, his total compensation amounted to $24.7 million, reflecting his pivotal role in driving the company’s continued success.

Apart from Coca-Cola, Quincey is a director of Pfizer Inc and a board member of The Consumer Goods Forum. He is also a founding member of theNew York Stock ExchangeBoard Advisory Council.