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Coca‑Cola Consolidated, Inc., the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, recently announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Scott Anthony will retire, effective March 31, 2025. Mr. Anthony has served as CFO since 2018, contributing significantly to their success.
Matthew J. Blickley will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Blickey joined Coca‑Cola Consolidated in 2014 and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Chief Accounting Officer. He will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer following this change. During his tenure with the Company, Mr. Blickley has served in a variety of financial roles of increasing responsibility, including Corporate Controller. He is a certified public accountant and began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Blickley will serve on the Company’s executive leadership team and will report to Dave Katz, President and Chief Operating Officer.
“We are grateful for Scott’s significant contributions over the past six years,” said J. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in a recent press release. “Scott’s deep experience within the Coca-Cola system and strategic leadership were instrumental in our ability to deliver the exceptional financial performance and strong stockholder returns we’ve achieved since 2019. His work in developing talent, evolving our financial systems and his partnership with our business leaders has been invaluable. I want to thank Scott for his commitment to the succession planning process, and we appreciate Scott staying engaged with the Company in a consultancy role following his retirement.”
“I am very pleased to have Matt Blickley succeed Scott as CFO, reflecting our depth of talent and careful succession planning,” said Dave Katz, President and Chief Operating Officer. “I’ve worked closely with Matt over the past decade, and I am confident he is the right leader to take on this important role and continue to deliver on our Purpose, culture and financial success.”
About Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coca‑Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca‑Cola bottler in the United States. The company makes, sells, and distributes beverages of The Coca‑Cola Company and other partner companies in more than 300 brands and flavors across 14 states and the District of Columbia, serving approximately 60 million consumers. For over 122 years, Coca‑Cola Consolidated has been deeply committed to the consumers, customers, and communities it serves, and it is passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services it offers. More information about the company is available at cokeconsolidated.com.
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