ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Coca-Cola has elected Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun to succeed current CEO James Quincey, the company announced Tuesday.

Quincey has been Coca-Cola’s CEO since 2017. In a statement, the company said, “He has led the transformation of the business as a total beverage company, driven by a focus on staying closely connected to consumers. Under his leadership, the company has added more than 10 additional billion-dollar brands.”

Quincey is expected to become the company’s executive chairman.

“James Quincey is a transformative leader,” said David Weinberg, Coca-Cola’s lead independent director. “James set and executed a strategy that has built Coca-Cola’s status as a global leader. James will continue to be very active

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