The Coca-Cola Company
Gerard Cottrell is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in finance and management, having retired from The Coca-Cola Company in January 2020 after a successful career spanning over three decades. As Vice President of Coca-Cola Business Services North America, Cottrell demonstrated leadership in strategic client management and finance operations, achieving a 10% cost reduction. Previous roles included pivotal positions at Coca-Cola Refreshments and Coca-Cola Enterprises, where responsibilities encompassed financial operations for large business units and the successful deployment of key sales systems. Additional experience includes serving as Trustee for the Teamsters Local 812 Multi-Employer Taft-Hartley Pension Fund, overseeing a $400 million pension fund. Early career experiences include positions at KPMG as a Senior Manager and law enforcement as a Police Officer and Detective. Gerard Cottrell holds Bachelor's degrees in Accounting from Rutgers University and Criminal Justice from William Paterson University of New Jersey.