Coca-Cola Names Rob Gehring as North America President

Coca-Cola has named Rob Gehring as its new president of North America, effective December 1st. Gehring returns to the company after spending several years in leadership roles at Monster Energy Company.

Gehring will succeed John Murphy, who has been leading the North America operating unit on an interim basis since August 1st. Gehring previously served as CEO of the Americas at Monster Energy and oversaw operations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Coca-Cola's CEO, Henrique Braun, praised Gehring for his 'exceptional ability to develop and lead people' and said he looks forward to partnering with him to grow the business in North America.