From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-15 13:00:00

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) honored as a 2025 US Best Managed Companies Gold Standard Winner for its achievements, marking four years of recognition. CEO Troy Taylor expresses pride in over 5,000 associates for their dedication to the brand, customers, and communities, leading to Gold Standard recognition.

Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the US Best Managed Companies recognition highlights excellence in strategic planning, execution, commitment to people, strong financial performance, and governance. Coke Florida is part of a group of over 1,600 companies from 44 countries achieving this milestone.

Coke Florida, the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S., serves over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida, distributing 119 million cases of products. The recent recognition follows significant leadership changes, with President and COO Thomas Benford transitioning to an advisory role, and Andy Hill taking on an expanded role as chief customer and commercial officer.

Gerald T. Charles, Jr. joins Coke Florida as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, as the company continues to make strategic leadership changes. The recognition reflects the commitment to excellence and innovation within the organization, celebrating its 10-year anniversary and fourth consecutive year as a US Best Managed Company.



Read more at Yahoo Finance: Coke Florida, A Black-Owned Beverage Company, Recognized As 2025 ‘Best Managed’ In The U.S.