Coca Cola (KO) Announces Retirement of Herbert A. Allen from Board

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Herbert A. Allen Retires from Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company

August 24, 2021 10:30 AM EDT

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Herbert A. Allen has retired as a director, stepping down after 39 years of service.

Allen, 80, was the longest-serving current member of the companys board of directors. Allen retired effective Aug. 18. With Allens retirement, Coca-Cola now has 11 directors.

On behalf of The Coca-Cola Company and its board of directors, I thank Herbert for his service, said James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. Herbert joined the board in 1982. Throughout the years, his counsel and sound judgment have guided company leadership through many evolutions. His positive impact... More