Beverage giant names five senior leaders

TAMPA — Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, one of the largest beverage distributors in the state, appointed five people to senior vice president roles.

All appointments were effective May 1, according to a statement.

“Over the past six months, we have tripled the size of our business through the acquisitions of distribution territories and operations in North Florida and South Florida,” Coca-Cola Florida Chairman and CEO Troy Taylor says in a statement. “We have also added significant capabilities through the acquisitions of manufacturing facilities in our territory. These management appointments will help to ensure that we have the right structure and alignment to grow profitability and drive operational excellence as we serve more consumers, customers and communities throughout the Sunshine State.”