Verizon elects Jennifer K. Mann to its Board of Directors
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has announced the appointment of Jennifer K. Mann to its Board of Directors. Mann, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and President of Coca-Cola's North America Operating Unit, brings 28 years of experience from Coca-Cola. She will join Verizon's board as its 11th director.
Mann's extensive background includes overseeing Coca-Cola's operations in the US and Canada, managing the Costa Coffee acquisition, and the company's investment in Monster Beverage Corp. Her appointment comes as Verizon continues to execute its customer-first strategy and expand its broadband network through the pending Frontier acquisition. The company reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) ha annunciato la nomina di Jennifer K. Mann nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Mann, attualmente Executive Vice President e President della North America Operating Unit di Coca-Cola, porta con sé 28 anni di esperienza in Coca-Cola e entrerà nel board di Verizon come undicesimo amministratore.
Il suo solido background comprende la supervisione delle attività di Coca-Cola negli Stati Uniti e in Canada, la gestione dell’acquisizione di Costa Coffee e l’investimento dell’azienda in Monster Beverage Corp. La nomina avviene mentre Verizon prosegue con la sua strategia incentrata sul cliente e l’espansione della rete broadband grazie alla prevista acquisizione di Frontier. La società ha riportato ricavi per $134,8 miliardi nel 2024.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Jennifer K. Mann en su Junta Directiva. Mann, que actualmente se desempeña como Executive Vice President y President de la North America Operating Unit de Coca-Cola, aporta 28 años de experiencia en Coca-Cola y se unirá a la junta de Verizon como su undécima directora.
Su amplia trayectoria incluye la supervisión de las operaciones de Coca-Cola en EE. UU. y Canadá, la gestión de la adquisición de Costa Coffee y la inversión de la compañía en Monster Beverage Corp. El nombramiento se produce mientras Verizon continúa implementando su estrategia centrada en el cliente y ampliando su red de banda ancha mediante la pendiente adquisición de Frontier. La compañía reportó ingresos de $134,8 mil millones en 2024.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ)는 제니퍼 K. 만(Jennifer K. Mann)을 이사회 멤버로 선임했다고 발표했습니다. 만은 현재 코카콜라 북미 운영부문 총괄(Executive Vice President and President of Coca-Cola's North America Operating Unit)을 맡고 있으며, 코카콜라에서 28년의 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 그녀는 Verizon 이사회에 11번째 이사로 합류합니다.
만의 폭넓은 이력에는 미국과 캐나다의 코카콜라 운영 책임, 코스타 커피(Costa Coffee) 인수 관리, 몬스터 음료(Monster Beverage Corp.)에 대한 투자 관리 등이 포함됩니다. 이번 임명은 Verizon이 고객 우선 전략을 추진하고 예비 중인 Frontier 인수를 통해 광대역 네트워크를 확장하는 가운데 이뤄졌습니다. 회사는 2024년 매출 1,348억 달러를 보고했습니다.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) a annoncé la nomination de Jennifer K. Mann au sein de son conseil d’administration. Mann, qui occupe actuellement le poste de Executive Vice President et President de la North America Operating Unit de Coca‑Cola, apporte 28 ans d’expérience chez Coca‑Cola et rejoindra le conseil de Verizon en tant que onzième administratrice.
Son parcours comprend la supervision des activités de Coca‑Cola aux États‑Unis et au Canada, la gestion de l’acquisition de Costa Coffee et l’investissement de la société dans Monster Beverage Corp. Cette nomination intervient alors que Verizon continue d’appliquer sa stratégie axée sur le client et d’étendre son réseau haut débit grâce à l’acquisition en instance de Frontier. L’entreprise a déclaré un chiffre d’affaires de 134,8 milliards de dollars en 2024.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) hat die Ernennung von Jennifer K. Mann in seinen Vorstand bekannt gegeben. Mann, die derzeit als Executive Vice President und President der North America Operating Unit von Coca-Cola tätig ist, bringt 28 Jahre Erfahrung bei Coca-Cola mit und wird als elftes Vorstandsmitglied zu Verizon stoßen.
Ihr umfangreicher Hintergrund umfasst die Leitung der Coca‑Cola-Aktivitäten in den USA und Kanada, die Betreuung der Übernahme von Costa Coffee sowie die Beteiligung des Unternehmens an Monster Beverage Corp. Die Ernennung erfolgt, während Verizon seine kundenorientierte Strategie weiterverfolgt und sein Breitbandnetz durch die anstehende Übernahme von Frontier ausbaut. Das Unternehmen meldete für 2024 einen Umsatz von 134,8 Milliarden USD.
- Addition of experienced executive with 28 years at Coca-Cola to strengthen board expertise
- Strategic appointment aligned with pending Frontier acquisition and expansion plans
- Enhanced board diversity and consumer/marketing expertise
- None.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the election of Jennifer K. Mann, Executive Vice President and President, North America Operating Unit of The Coca-Cola Company, to the Verizon Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“Jennifer is a highly accomplished leader who brings to Verizon a wealth of consumer, marketing, brand management and strategic planning expertise acquired during her 28-year career at Coca-Cola,” said Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg. “She leads Coca-Cola’s largest operating unit and possesses substantial and proven experience overseeing the integration and strategic management of large-scale acquisitions and investments. We look forward to Jennifer’s contributions to the board as we continue to execute on our customer-first strategy and expand our broadband network through the pending acquisition of Frontier.”
With the addition of Ms. Mann, the Verizon board consists of 11 directors with a broad mix of perspectives and expertise.
Ms. Mann has served as an Executive Vice President of Coca-Cola since January 2024 and President, North America Operating Unit since 2023, and is responsible for the oversight of the company’s operations in the United States and Canada. She served as President, Global Ventures of Coca-Cola from 2019 to 2022, and was responsible for globally scaling the Costa Coffee acquisition and the company’s investment in Monster Beverage Corp. Previously, Ms. Mann served as Chief People Officer of Coca-Cola from 2017 to 2019. She joined Coca-Cola in 1997 in its North America business and has held a wide range of positions in the company’s operations and customer leadership.
Ms. Mann holds a B.A. in Accounting from Georgia State University and serves on the boards of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Morehouse College and Ronald McDonald House Charities, reflecting her deep commitment to community and education.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of
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