Coca-Cola Bottling Names Scott Anthony as CFO

9/9/18

By Myah Ward, NC Biz News

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated has appointed a new executive vice president and chief financial officer, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange commission.

Scott Anthony will succeed Dave Katz, effective Dec. 31, 2018. Katz will transition to a new role as president and chief operating officer.

Anthony will join Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated on Nov. 30 to serve as senior vice president and treasurer until he begins his new role in December.

He previously worked at Ventura Foods since 2011, serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to Ventura Foods, he worked with Coca-Cola Enterprises for 21 years in roles including vice president and chief financial officer, North America.

“We are very pleased to welcome Scott Anthony to the Coca-Cola Consolidated team,” said CEO Frank Harrison in a statement. “Scott’s wealth of experience and proven leadership — both in the food and beverage manufacturing industry and in the Coca-Cola system — will serve our company well as our business moves into the future.”

Coke Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, the release says. The company makes, sells and delivers Coca-Cola and partner company beverages in more than 300 brands to 65 million customers.

The company stock closed at $178.86 on Friday, up 46 cents, or 0.26 percent.

The filing can be found here.

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