[8-K] COCA COLA CO Reports Material Event
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The Coca-Cola Company reported a series of leadership changes focused on digital and commercial capabilities. A new Chief Digital Officer role has been created, and effective March 31, 2026, responsibilities currently overseen by President and Chief Financial Officer John Murphy will transition to Sedef Salingan Sahin, now President of the Eurasia and Middle East Operating Unit. She will report to Henrique Braun, who has been elected Chief Executive Officer effective March 31, 2026.
Coca-Cola also reallocated its Customer and Commercial Leadership responsibilities from Mr. Murphy to Manolo Arroyo, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. He will become Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Customer Commercial Officer on March 31, 2026. Mr. Murphy will continue as President and Chief Financial Officer, retaining oversight of Global Strategy, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Accounting and Controls, Performance Management and Enterprise Services, including Real Estate.
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Coca-Cola reshapes top leadership, adding a dedicated digital chief.
Coca-Cola is concentrating digital, customer, and commercial responsibilities in new and redefined executive roles. A dedicated Chief Digital Officer position is being established, with duties moving from President and CFO John Murphy to Sedef Salingan Sahin effective
Customer and Commercial Leadership is also shifting from Mr. Murphy to Manolo Arroyo, who will become Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Customer Commercial Officer on
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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On January 14, 2026, The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) announced a series of leadership changes. As part of these changes, the Company announced the creation of a new Chief Digital Officer. Effective March 31, 2026, the responsibilities associated with this role, which are currently overseen by John Murphy in his capacity as President and Chief Financial Officer, will transition to Sedef Salingan Sahin, who currently serves as President of the Company’s Eurasia and Middle East Operating Unit. Ms. Salingan Sahin will report to Henrique Braun, who was elected Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective March 31, 2026.
In addition, the Company announced that its Customer and Commercial Leadership responsibilities will transfer from Mr. Murphy to Manolo Arroyo, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Arroyo will become Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Customer Commercial Officer effective March 31, 2026. Mr. Murphy will continue to serve as President and Chief Financial Officer and will continue to oversee Global Strategy, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Accounting and Controls, Performance Management and Enterprise Services, including Real Estate.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing these changes is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.
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| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company, dated January 14, 2026. | |
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SIGNATURES
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.
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | |||
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| Date: January 14, 2026 | By: | /s/ Monica Howard Douglas | |
| Monica Howard Douglas | |||
| Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel | |||
