John Murphy
Summary
John Murphy is Coca-Cola’s president and chief financial officer, having served as CFO since 2019 and added the president role in 2022. ([coca-colacompany.com](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/leadership/john-murphy?utm_source=openai))
Biography
Murphy began his Coca-Cola career in 1988 as an international internal auditor and later held finance, planning and operating roles in Japan, Indonesia, North America and Singapore. He returned to Coca-Cola in 1996 as a region manager in Indonesia and subsequently served in senior positions in business systems, strategic planning and Coca-Cola Japan. ([investors.coca-colacompany.com](https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1063/john-murphy-to-become-president-and-chief-financial-officer-of-the-coca-cola-company?utm_source=openai)) He became president of the Latin Center business unit in 2008, overseeing operations in 31 countries across Central America, the Caribbean and the Andean region. From 2013 to 2016, he led the South Latin business unit, and from 2016 to 2018 he was president of the Asia Pacific group while also overseeing the Bottling Investments Group in parts of Asia. ([investors.coca-colacompany.com](https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1063/john-murphy-to-become-president-and-chief-financial-officer-of-the-coca-cola-company?utm_source=openai)) Murphy was named CFO in 2019 and president in 2022. His responsibilities include finance, global strategy, corporate development, investor relations, tax, treasury, audit, accounting and controls, performance management, enterprise services and Coca-Cola’s investment in Monster Beverage. ([coca-colacompany.com](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/leadership/john-murphy?utm_source=openai))
Notable achievements
- Built extensive finance and operating experience across Coca-Cola’s international system. ([investors.coca-colacompany.com](https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1063/john-murphy-to-become-president-and-chief-financial-officer-of-the-coca-cola-company?utm_source=openai))
- Led Coca-Cola’s Latin Center business across 31 countries from 2008 to 2012. ([investors.coca-colacompany.com](https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1063/john-murphy-to-become-president-and-chief-financial-officer-of-the-coca-cola-company?utm_source=openai))
- Served as president of the Asia Pacific group and oversaw the company’s Bottling Investments Group in key Asian markets. ([investors.coca-colacompany.com](https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1063/john-murphy-to-become-president-and-chief-financial-officer-of-the-coca-cola-company?utm_source=openai))
- Expanded his role from CFO to president in 2022, combining financial oversight with broader enterprise responsibilities. ([investors.coca-colacompany.com](https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1063/john-murphy-to-become-president-and-chief-financial-officer-of-the-coca-cola-company?utm_source=openai))
- Oversaw a finance organization responsible for capital markets, investor relations, corporate development and major portfolio investments. ([coca-colacompany.com](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/leadership/john-murphy?utm_source=openai))
Problem areas / controversies
- Coca-Cola’s 2025 results were affected by substantial foreign-exchange headwinds, which reduced reported earnings growth despite stronger comparable performance. ([investors.coca-colacompany.com](https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1151/coca-cola-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results?utm_source=openai))
- The company must continue balancing price increases with consumer affordability and sales volumes, particularly in a less resilient consumer environment. ([finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/coca-cola-cfo-consumers-not-155253015.html?utm_source=openai))
- Coca-Cola recorded a $960 million non-cash impairment charge related to the BODYARMOR trademark in 2025, highlighting execution and valuation risk in acquired brands. ([investors.coca-colacompany.com](https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1151/coca-cola-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results?utm_source=openai))
- No widely reported personal regulatory, accounting or conduct controversy was identified in the reviewed company filings and reputable coverage.