The CEO Handoff — Quincey to Braun and What "Networked Coca-Cola" Means in 2026

On December 10, 2025 Coca-Cola announced that COO Henrique Braun would succeed James Quincey as CEO on March 31, 2026, with Quincey moving to Executive Chairman. This module unpacks Quincey's nine-year "total beverage company" transformation, who Braun is, and how to talk about both with a Coca-Cola hiring panel that wants to see you understand the company's direction — not just its history.