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By Kristina Peterson

December 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM UTC

Updated on

December 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM UTC

Coca-Cola Co. said Chief Executive Officer James Quincey is stepping down and will be replaced at the end of March by Henrique Braun, the company’s chief operating officer.

Quincey, who is 60 and has been CEO for nine years, will transition to executive chairman, according to the company. He is currently chairman of the company’s board.