Coca-Cola Europacific director Gaveau to resign
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces the resignation of Independent Non-executive Director Nathalie Gaveau and begins a process to appoint a new board member.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS plc (CCEP) reports a board change, with Independent Non-executive Director Nathalie Gaveau resigning from the Board effective September 16, 2026. Gaveau has served since January 2019 and was a member of the Affiliated Transaction Committee and previously of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.
Mary Harris, Senior Independent Director, will become interim member of the Affiliated Transaction Committee from September 16, 2026. The Nomination Committee has begun a process to appoint a new independent non-executive director in line with CCEP’s Articles of Association and the Shareholders’ Agreement.
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Key Figures
Consumers served: Nearly 600 million consumers
Customers served: Over 4 million customers
Countries of operation: 31 countries
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Consumers served
Nearly 600 million consumers
Scope of CCEP’s operations across its markets
Customers served
Over 4 million customers
Retail and other customers CCEP supports
Countries of operation
31 countries
Geographic reach of CCEP
Key Terms
Independent Non-executive Director, Affiliated Transaction Committee, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, Senior Independent Director, +2 more
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Independent Non-executive Director regulatory
"Nathalie Gaveau, Independent Non-executive Director (INED), has resigned"
An independent non-executive director is a board member who is not part of a company’s day-to-day management and has no close ties to major owners, so they can offer unbiased oversight of strategy, risks, and executive pay. For investors, they act like an impartial referee who helps prevent conflicts of interest, improve transparency and hold management accountable, which can reduce governance risk and protect shareholder value.
Affiliated Transaction Committee regulatory
"She is a member of the Affiliated Transaction Committee"
Environmental, Social and Governance Committee regulatory
"served as member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee"
Senior Independent Director regulatory
"Mary Harris, Senior Independent Director, will be appointed"
A senior independent director is an experienced, independent member of a company’s board who acts as a go‑to person for shareholders, other directors, and the chair when impartial judgment or escalation is needed. Like an independent referee or ombudsman, they provide extra oversight, help resolve disputes, ensure the board listens to investor concerns, and strengthen governance—reducing the risk that management or the chair could act without adequate challenge.
Nomination Committee regulatory
"The Nomination Committee is reviewing the composition of the Board"
A nomination committee is a small group of board members that screens, selects and recommends people to serve on a company’s board of directors and oversees succession planning for top executives. Think of it as a hiring panel for the board that checks skills, independence and fit so the leadership mix supports the company’s goals. Investors care because the committee shapes who sets strategy, manages risk and protects shareholder interests.
UK Listing Rule 6.4.6 R regulatory
"no further matters that need to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.6 R"
FAQ
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What board change did CCEP (Coca-Cola Europacific Partners) announce in this 6-K?
CCEP announced that Nathalie Gaveau, an Independent Non-executive Director, has resigned from the Board effective September 16, 2026. She served on the Affiliated Transaction Committee and previously on the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.
What role did Nathalie Gaveau hold at CCEP and since when?
Nathalie Gaveau served as an Independent Non-executive Director of CCEP since January 2019. She was a member of the Affiliated Transaction Committee and served on the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee from 2019 until 2025.
Who will replace Nathalie Gaveau on the Affiliated Transaction Committee at CCEP?
Mary Harris, CCEP’s Senior Independent Director, will be appointed as interim member of the Affiliated Transaction Committee with effect from September 16, 2026, following the resignation of Nathalie Gaveau.
Is CCEP planning to appoint a new independent non-executive director after this resignation?
Yes. The Nomination Committee is reviewing the composition of the Board and its Committees and has begun a process to appoint a new independent non-executive director as required by CCEP’s Articles of Association and the Shareholders’ Agreement.
How large is Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ operational footprint?
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners serves nearly 600 million consumers and helps over 4 million customers across 31 countries, making, moving and selling a range of leading beverage brands.
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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
September 15, 2026
Commission File Number 001-37791
COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC
Pemberton House, Bakers Road
Uxbridge, UB8 1EZ, United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive office)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
(Check One) Form 20-F ý Form 40-F D ¨
September 15, 2026
CHANGES TO DIRECTORS OF COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (CCEP) announces that Nathalie Gaveau, Independent Non-executive Director (INED), has resigned from the Board with effect from 16 September 2026.
Nathalie has served as an INED of CCEP since January 2019. She is a member of the Affiliated Transaction Committee and served as member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee from 2019 until 2025.
Sol Daurella, Chairman said, “On behalf of the Board, I would like to sincerely thank Nathalie for her valuable contribution during her tenure. She has brought a wealth of experience as a successful technology entrepreneur and investor, together with deep expertise in AI, e-commerce, digital transformation, innovation, mobile technology, data and social marketing. Her insights have helped inform the Board's discussions on technology, consumer engagement and digital capabilities. We have greatly valued her contribution and wish her every success in the future.”
Mary Harris, Senior Independent Director, will be appointed as interim member of the Affiliated Transaction Committee with effect from 16 September 2026.
The Nomination Committee is reviewing the composition of the Board and its Committees following Nathalie’s resignation and has begun a process to appoint a new independent non-executive director as required by CCEP’s Articles of Association and the Shareholders’ Agreement.
There are no further matters that need to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.6 R.
CONTACTS
Company Secretariat Svetlana Walker svetlana.walker@ccep.com | Investor Relations Sarah Willett sarah.willett@ccep.com | Media Relations Shanna Wendt mediaenquiries@ccep.com | ||||||
ABOUT CCEP
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies. We make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved brands – serving nearly 600 million consumers and helping over 4 million customers across 31 countries grow.
We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support.
The Company is currently listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange and on the Spanish Stock Exchanges, and a constituent of both the NASDAQ 100 and FTSE 100 indices, trading under the symbol CCEP (ISIN No. GB00BDCPN049).
For more information about CCEP, please visit www.cocacolaep.com and follow CCEP on LinkedIn
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC | ||||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||||
| Date: September 15, 2026 | By: | /s/ Svetlana Walker | ||||||
| Name: | Svetlana Walker | |||||||
| Title: | General Counsel & Company Secretary | |||||||
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