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Coca-Cola names Rob Gehring North America president

monticellllo - stock.adobe.com

September 30, 2026

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Coca-Cola has appointed Rob Gehring president of its North America operating unit, effective Dec. 1, according to a press release. He will replace John Murphy, who has overseen the unit temporarily since Aug. 1. Murphy will continue as Coca-Cola's president and chief financial officer.

Gehring, 59, returns to Coca-Cola from Monster Energy, where he became CEO of the Americas business in February, overseeing North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. He joined Monster in 2024 as chief growth officer. Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun cited Gehring's leadership and operating experience in announcing the appointment.

Gehring began working in the Coca-Cola system in 1992 and later led its global Walmart team. His career also includes serving as Hershey's global chief sales officer and leading Swire Coca-Cola USA, where he oversaw bottling operations spanning 17 states and more than 8,000 employees.