Sandy Douglas To Leave Coca-Cola NA After Three Decades

James L. Dinkins will take over the helm at Coca-Cola North America on January 1, 2018, replacing Sandy Douglas, who announced his retirement as of March 1, 2018, after 30 years at the company. Dinkins now serves as head of the Minute Maid Business Unit and chief retail sales officer. In an internal interview, Douglas said he was especially proud of the company’s nearly-completed refranchising campaign, calling it “an enormous project.” Dinkins said his mission will be to continue “following the consumer” by accelerating innovation, expanding the product portfolio, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, and building capabilities, especially in the digital area, to better serve consumers.