Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith has extensive work experience in finance and management roles within the beverage industry. Ronald began their career in 1986 as an Assistant Controller at Magnolia Coca-Cola Bottling Co, where they later advanced to the position of Controller. During this time, Ronald successfully implemented cost-saving measures and improved efficiency in accounting functions. In 1999, they joined Coca-Cola Enterprises as a Senior Accounting Manager and later held various positions, including Division Internal Control Manager and Director of Internal Control. Ronald also worked at Dean Foods as a Group Compliance Manager before joining The Coca-Cola Company in 2012. At The Coca-Cola Company, they served as Manager of Financial Services III and later as the Director of Finance. Currently, Ronald is the Director of Finance - Commercial at Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, where they lead the Commercial Finance Team, overseeing various financial accounting activities.

Ronald Smith attended The University of Texas at El Paso from 1974 to 1981, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Ronald also holds a certification as a Certified Public Accountant from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, but the details of when they obtained this certification are not specified.