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Doug Jackson’s Biography

Doug Jackson was the former Chief Executive Officer and Strategic Advisor to Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

A veteran of 35 years in the Coca-Cola System, Doug's prior role was the President of the Coca-Cola Energy Business, leading the partnership with Monster Energy Corporation.

Doug is a seasoned International Business Executive who has managed and led businesses on 4 Continents. He has been based in the USA, UK, Egypt, Australia, China and in numerous locations in his native South Africa.

He is a “change agent” and turnaround specialist and has developed talent over many years in the Coca-Cola System globally.

Having visited approximately 100 countries, he enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures.

Doug is an avid golfer and occasional fly fisherman. Doug Jackson was the former Chief Executive Officer and Strategic Advisor to Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

A veteran of 35 years in the Coca-Cola System, Doug's prior role was the President of the Coca-Cola Energy Business, leading the partnership with Monster Energy Corporation.

Doug is a seasoned International Business Executive who has managed and led businesses on 4 Continents. He has been based in the USA, UK, Egypt, Australia, China and in numerous locations in his native South Africa.

He is a “change agent” and turnaround specialist and has developed talent over many years in the Coca-Cola System globally.

Having visited approximately 100 countries, he enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures.

Doug is an avid golfer and occasional fly fisherman.

Doug Jackson’s Newsfeed

Kenya:President Kenyatta Launches Sh7 Billion Juice Line at Nairobi Coca-Cola Plant

President Kenyatta said that the CCBA investment is a clear demonstration the government's priorities had struck a chord in the private sector. "Like us, you appreciate the importance of jobs, of innovation, and of manufacturing," he told the CCBA fraternity led by the chairman, Phil Gutsche and the Chief Executive Officer Doug Jackson . Some of the partners travelled all the way from the US.

Doug Jackson’s Background

The Coca-Cola Company

Former Stragetic Advisor, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

Cape Town, ZA

The largest bottling partner on the African continent and the 7th biggest Coca-Cola bottling partner worldwide, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) covers around 40% of all Coca-Cola sold in Africa. CCBA’s South African operations trade as Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), the principal Coca-Cola bottler in South Africa.

The Coca-Cola Company

Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

May 2016 - Nov 2018

Cape Town, ZA

The largest bottling partner on the African continent and the 7th biggest Coca-Cola bottling partner worldwide, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) covers around 40% of all Coca-Cola sold in Africa. CCBA’s South African operations trade as Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), the principal Coca-Cola bottler in South Africa.

The Coca-Cola & Monster Beverages Corp.

President of Coca Cola Energy Business

Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

Atlanta, US

The Coca-Cola Company and Monster Beverages Corporation have created a strategic partnership related to an equity investment, business transfers and expanded distribution in the global energy drink category. Doug led the strategic partnership with Monster Beverages, focusing on building the energy drink category through global distribution of energy brands.

Coca-Cola Sabco

CEO

Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

Cape Town, ZA

Oversaw the merger of Coca-Cola SABCO with SAB-Millers African Soft Drink Interests and The Coca-Cola's Companies African Soft Drink Assets to form Africa's largest Bottler, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

The Coca-Cola Company

President of Greater China and Korea

Mar 2007 - Dec 2011

Shanghai, CN

Managed The Coca-Cola Companies Business in Greater China & Korea.

The Coca-Cola Company

President: South Pacific & Korea (Australia, South Korea, New Zealand and the Islands)

Sep 2005 - Feb 2007

Sydney, AU

Managed The Coca-Cola Companies Business in The South Pacific & Korea.

The Coca-Cola Company

Various

Jan 1984 - Sep 2005

London, UK

Multiple positions in The Coca-Cola System running various Operations based in London, Cairo, Atlanta & numerous locations in South Africa.

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Other Business Interests

The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation

Founding Trustee and Board Member of Coca-Cola Africa

2012 - 2015

Johannesburg, ZA

Philanthropy

Wings and Wishes

Board Member

Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

Cape Town, ZA

Wings & Wishes was established in 2006 after a group of employees from Coca-Cola Sabco (Pty) Ltd identified the need in their community and started donating their frequent flyer miles as part of an internal Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The miles were committed to facilitating the transport of critically ill children and an accompanying adult to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital.

Doug Jackson’s Education

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce

1982 - 1983

Hilton College, South Africa

1974 - 1977