Coca-Cola Consolidated CFO Scott Anthony to Retire, Company Names Matt Blickley as New CFO
Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Scott Anthony will retire effective March 31, 2025, after serving in the role since 2018. Matthew J. Blickley, currently Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Chief Accounting Officer, will assume the position of Executive Vice President and CFO on April 1, 2025.
Blickley, who joined the company in 2014, will maintain his role as Chief Accounting Officer and report to Dave Katz, President and Chief Operating Officer. His background includes various financial roles within the company, including Corporate Controller, and he previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
CEO J. Frank Harrison III credited Anthony's strategic leadership for the company's exceptional financial performance and strong stockholder returns since 2019. Anthony will continue to serve the company in a consultancy role following his retirement.
Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) ha annunciato che il Vicepresidente Esecutivo e CFO Scott Anthony si ritirerà con effetto dal 31 marzo 2025, dopo aver ricoperto il ruolo dal 2018. Matthew J. Blickley, attualmente Vicepresidente Senior della Pianificazione Finanziaria e Chief Accounting Officer, assumerà il ruolo di Vicepresidente Esecutivo e CFO dal 1 aprile 2025.
Blickley, entrato nell'azienda nel 2014, manterrà il suo ruolo di Chief Accounting Officer e riporterà a Dave Katz, Presidente e Direttore Operativo. Il suo background include vari ruoli finanziari all'interno dell'azienda, tra cui Corporate Controller, e in precedenza ha lavorato presso PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Il CEO J. Frank Harrison III ha elogiato la leadership strategica di Anthony per l'eccezionale performance finanziaria dell'azienda e il forte rendimento per gli azionisti dal 2019. Anthony continuerà a servire l'azienda in un ruolo di consulenza dopo il suo ritiro.
Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) anunció que el Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y CFO Scott Anthony se retirará el 31 de marzo de 2025, después de haber desempeñado el cargo desde 2018. Matthew J. Blickley, actualmente Vicepresidente Senior de Planificación Financiera y Chief Accounting Officer, asumirá el puesto de Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y CFO el 1 de abril de 2025.
Blickley, quien se unió a la compañía en 2014, mantendrá su cargo como Chief Accounting Officer y reportará a Dave Katz, Presidente y Director de Operaciones. Su experiencia incluye diversos roles financieros dentro de la empresa, incluyendo Corporate Controller, y anteriormente trabajó en PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
El CEO J. Frank Harrison III elogió el liderazgo estratégico de Anthony por el excepcional rendimiento financiero de la empresa y el sólido retorno para los accionistas desde 2019. Anthony continuará sirviendo a la empresa en un rol de consultoría tras su retiro.
코카콜라 컨솔리데이트 (NASDAQ: COKE)는 부사장 겸 CFO 스콧 앤서니가 2018년부터 이직 역할을 맡아온 후 2025년 3월 31일부로 은퇴한다고 발표했습니다. 매튜 J. 블릭클리는 현재 재무 계획의 고위 부사장 및 최고 회계 책임자(CAO)로서 2025년 4월 1일부터 부사장 겸 CFO 역할을 맡게 됩니다.
블릭클리는 2014년부터 회사에 재직해 왔으며, 최고 회계 책임자(CAO) 역할을 계속 유지하고 데이브 카츠(부사장 겸 COO)에게 보고할 것입니다. 그의 배경에는 기업 통제자를 포함하여 회사 내 다양한 재무 역할이 포함되어 있으며, 이전에는 프라이스워터하우스 쿠퍼스 LLP에서 근무했습니다.
CEO J. 프랭크 해리슨 III는 앤서니의 전략적 리더십 덕분에 2019년 이래 회사의 뛰어난 재무 성과와 주주 수익 돌아레를 높였다고 평가했습니다. 앤서니는 은퇴 후에도 회사에서 자문 역할을 계속 수행할 것입니다.
Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) a annoncé que le Vice-Président Exécutif et CFO Scott Anthony prendra sa retraite le 31 mars 2025, après avoir occupé ce poste depuis 2018. Matthew J. Blickley, actuellement Vice-Président Senior de la Planification Financière et Responsable de la Comptabilité, assumera le poste de Vice-Président Exécutif et CFO à partir du 1er avril 2025.
Blickley, qui a rejoint la société en 2014, conservera son rôle de Responsable de la Comptabilité et fera rapport à Dave Katz, Président et Directeur des opérations. Son parcours inclut divers rôles financiers au sein de l'entreprise, y compris celui de Corporate Controller, et il a précédemment travaillé chez PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Le PDG J. Frank Harrison III a salué le leadership stratégique d'Anthony pour la performance financière exceptionnelle de l'entreprise et les rendements solides pour les actionnaires depuis 2019. Anthony continuera à servir l'entreprise dans un rôle de conseil après sa retraite.
Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) gab bekannt, dass der Executive Vice President und CFO Scott Anthony am 31. März 2025 in den Ruhestand tritt, nachdem er seit 2018 diese Position innehatte. Matthew J. Blickley, derzeit Senior Vice President für Finanzplanung und Chief Accounting Officer, wird ab dem 1. April 2025 die Position des Executive Vice Presidents und CFO übernehmen.
Blickley, der 2014 in das Unternehmen eintrat, wird seine Rolle als Chief Accounting Officer beibehalten und an Dave Katz, Präsident und Chief Operating Officer, berichten. Sein Hintergrund umfasst verschiedene finanzielle Rollen im Unternehmen, darunter Corporate Controller, und er arbeitete zuvor bei PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
CEO J. Frank Harrison III würdigte Anthonys strategische Führung, die zum außergewöhnlichen finanziellen Erfolg des Unternehmens und zu hohen Renditen für die Aktionäre seit 2019 beigetragen hat. Anthony wird nach seinem Rücktritt in einer beratenden Funktion für das Unternehmen tätig sein.
- Smooth leadership transition with internal promotion indicates strong succession planning
- Retention of retiring CFO as consultant ensures continuity
- New CFO has extensive company experience and professional credentials
- None.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coca‑Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ: COKE) announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Scott Anthony, will retire effective March 31, 2025. Mr. Anthony has served as the Company’s CFO since 2018.
The Company also announced that 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. “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.”
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About Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coca‑Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) is the largest Coca‑Cola bottler in the United States. We make, sell and distribute 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, to approximately 60 million consumers. For over 122 years, we have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers and communities we serve and passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services we offer. Our Purpose is to honor God in all we do, to serve others, to pursue excellence and to grow profitably.
More information about the Company is available at www.cokeconsolidated.com. Follow Coca‑Cola Consolidated on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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