Kelly McWilliams

Kelly McWilliams has a diverse and extensive work experience in the beverage industry. Kelly started their career as a Marketing Intern at Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Chicago in 1996 and later worked as a Food Service Account Manager Trainee at the same company in 2000.

In 2001, they joined Coca-Cola Enterprises Lakeshore Division as a Business Development Manager, where they maintained existing fountain accounts, implemented promotions, and secured new business. Kelly continued in this role until 2004.

From 2004 to 2009, Kelly worked at Coca-Cola Enterprises Midwest Business Unit. During this time, they served as a Key Account Development Manager, where they were responsible for various aspects of the Cold Drink department, including customer relations, marketing promotions, and selling new brands and equipment to gain market share. Kelly also worked as a Drink Account Manager, achieving significant growth in net NSI and total volume in a three-month period.

In 2009, Kelly joined Coca-Cola Refreshments as a District Sales Manager, and in 2011, they became an Area Sales Manager, focusing on foodservice and on-premise sales.

In 2013, they joined IMI Cornelius as a National Account Manager, where they worked until 2015.

Most recently, in 2015, Kelly joined Taylor Company as Vice President of Sales - The Americas. In 2019, they were promoted to Senior Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Kelly McWilliams attended the University of Iowa from 1996 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Spanish. Additionally, they had an educational experience at Universidad de Valladolid, although the specific dates, degree name, and field of study are unknown.