Coca-Cola names Rob Gehring president of North America, effective December 1

Coca-Cola named Rob Gehring president of its North America operating unit, effective December 1, 2026, succeeding John Murphy, who has led the unit on an interim basis since August 1 while keeping his role as president and CFO. Gehring was previously CEO of Monster Energy's Americas business and earlier led Swire Coca-Cola USA. North America is Coca-Cola's largest operating unit, with $19.6 billion of 2025 net revenues.

• Effective December 1, 2026
• Succeeds John Murphy, interim leader since August 1, 2026
• Gehring was CEO, Americas at Monster Energy from February 2026
• North America 2025 revenue $19.6 billion, the largest unit