Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, January 2026 — Coca-Cola Consolidated has announced the appointment of Brent Tollison as Chief People and Public Affairs Officer, marking a strategic elevation within the executive leadership team of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
In this expanded leadership role, Tollison will drive enterprise-wide people strategy, public affairs, sustainability, communications, and social responsibility initiatives, reporting directly to the President and COO. His mandate supports business entities generating approximately USD 6.9 billion in annual gross revenue, while strengthening workforce engagement across 17,000 employees operating in 14 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
In the years leading up to this appointment, Brent Tollison served as Senior Vice President at Coca-Cola Consolidated, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening organizational capability, workforce effectiveness, and leadership governance. His stewardship supported enterprise-level transformation, positioning the organization for scalable growth and enhanced people-centric leadership.
Prior to rejoining the Coca-Cola system, Tollison spent several years with Grainger, serving as Vice President – Commercial Sales, where he led large-scale commercial sales operations across the Greater Chicago Area, delivering growth through strategic client engagement, revenue optimization, and national account development.
Earlier, he held multiple senior leadership roles across the Coca-Cola ecosystem, including Vice President of Sales and Operations – Northeast at The Coca-Cola Company and Vice President roles within Coca-Cola Refreshments and Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., where he managed multi-state operations, built high-performance sales organizations, and delivered large-scale commercial strategies exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.
About Coca-Cola Consolidated
Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, delivering more than 300 brands and flavors to approximately 60 million consumers across 14 states and the District of Columbia. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates with a Purpose centered on honoring values, serving communities, pursuing excellence, and driving profitable growth. With over 120 years of heritage, Coca-Cola Consolidated continues to play a critical role in advancing consumer access, community engagement, and sustainable business practices.
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