Coca-Cola Appoints CFO John Murphy As Interim North America President After Jennifer Mann’s Exit
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will step down as President of its North America Operating Unit, effective August 1, 2026. John Murphy, the company’s President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will assume the role on an interim basis while the company searches for a permanent successor.
Murphy will continue serving as President and CFO alongside his interim responsibility for the North America business.
Jennifer Mann will remain with Coca-Cola through April 2027 as a senior advisor to support the leadership transition and ensure continuity during the handover period.
John Murphy oversees finance, global strategy, corporate development, investor relations, tax, treasury, audit, accounting, performance management, enterprise services, and the company’s investment in Monster Beverage Corp. He became CFO in 2019 and President in 2022. He joined Coca-Cola in 1988 and has held finance, strategy, and operational leadership roles across North America, Japan, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Before his current position, he led the company’s Asia Pacific group and previously headed the Latin Center and South Latin business units. Before joining Coca-Cola, he worked as an auditor at Price Waterhouse in Dublin. Murphy serves on the boards of Vanguard, Coca-Cola FEMSA, The Coca-Cola Foundation, and Engage. He is a chartered accountant and a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
Jennifer Mann is Executive Vice President (EVP) and President of the North America Operating Unit at The Coca-Cola Company, a role she assumed on January 1, 2023. She has been with Coca-Cola since 1997 and has held leadership positions across operations, marketing, customer management, and human resources. Before leading the North America business, she served as President of Global Ventures, overseeing brands and acquisitions, including Costa Coffee and Coca-Cola’s investment in Monster Beverage Corp. She also served as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to Chairman and CEO James Quincey. Mann holds a degree in accounting from Georgia State University and serves on the Boards of the American Beverage Association, Coca-Cola FEMSA, fairlife LLC, Morehouse College, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
