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Coca-Cola names Douglas SVP, general counsel

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April 23, 2021

Monica Howard Douglas

The Coca-Cola Co. has named Monica Howard Douglas as senior vice president and general counsel, succeeding Bradley Grayton, who will become a strategic consultant to Coca-Cola chairman and CEO James Quincey, according to Bloomberg Law.

Douglas is a 17-year veteran of the company who most recently served as chief compliance officer and associate general counsel for the North America operating unit, according to a press release. In her new role, she will oversee the company's global legal function, reporting to Chairman and CEO James Quincey.

Douglas joined Coca-Cola in 2004 as senior managing counsel. She went on to hold roles of increasing responsibility, including as legal director for Coca-Cola Southern and East Africa before being named general counsel for Coca-Cola North America in 2018.

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