Staying Fit
Marie Quintero-Johnson retired as Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Development for The Coca-Cola Company in April 2023 after 31 years with the Company. In that capacity, she led the development and implementation of Coca-Cola’s global inorganic growth strategy through the identification and execution of transactions and partnerships that accelerate growth, efficiency, and capabilities. During her time in this role, The Coca-Cola Company completed more than $50 billion worth of transactions in over 100 countries, significantly increasing the number of brands owned by the company, supporting the optimization of the bottling infrastructure, assisting with the launch of the innovation and venturing agenda, and greatly expanding the number of partnerships and relationships globally. Prior to joining Coca-Cola in 1992, she was an Audit Associate with Coopers & Lybrand. She is currently on the Boards of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Tattooed Chef, and Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School. She also recently joined Rothschild & Co, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory groups, as a Senior Advisor. She received her Master’s in Business Administration from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, International Business from Georgetown University. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
