John Parker was Promoted to General Counsel at The Coca-Cola Company

Date of management change: October 01, 2010 

What Happened?

The Coca-Cola Company (www.coca-cola.com ) promoted John Parker to General Counsel

 

About the Company

The Coca-Cola Company is the world`s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world`s most valuable brand, our Company`s portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world`s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.7 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world`s top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system employees.

 

About the Person

Mr. John R. Parker, Jr. has been Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc since October 2010. Mr. Parker serves as Senior Vice President of Coca-Cola Enterprises (Canada) Bottling Finance Company. He has been Vice President and General Manager of the West Central Region at Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. since 2010. Mr. Parker served as a Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. since June 2008. Mr. Parker served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives of Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd. from July 2005 to June 2008. He served as President and General Manager for Coca-Cola's Southwest Business Unit from February 2004 to July 2005. He served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Coca-Cola from December 1999 to February 2004. Mr. Parker served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for North America of Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. from July 2005 to June 2008, General Manager and Vice President of West Central Region from January 29, 2004 to July 2005, Senior Vice President from December 1999 to January 29, 2004 and General Counsel from July 1999 to January 29, 2004. He began his career within the system as Legal counsel for Coca-Cola Company in 1987, and served as its Vice President and General Counsel of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York since 1992. He joined Coca-Cola system in 1987, assuming positions of increasing responsibility with Coca-Cola Company and with Coca-Cola bottlers. Mr. Parker has 21-years experience in Coca-Cola system. From 1995 to 1999, he served as Division Counsel for Coca-Cola Company's Nordic and Northern Eurasia Division and General Counsel for CCE's Europe Group. Mr. Parker has been Director of Coca-Cola Enterprises (Canada) Bottling Finance Company since June 30, 2008. Mr. Parker is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia and the Bar of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

 

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