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James Quincey
Executive Chairman, Costa Coffee · United Kingdom
James Quincey is the CEO of Costa Coffee. Quincey is based in the United Kingdom. Quincey was born in 1965 in London and educated at King Edward's School and University of Liverpool.
British business executive born in London, England in 1965. Joined Coca-Cola in 1996 after starting his career at Bain & Co, serving in leadership roles across Latin America, Europe, and global operations before becoming CEO in 2017. Stepped down as CEO on March 31, 2026 to assume the role of Executive Chairman.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on James Quincey's promotion to executive chairman of Coca-Cola and a concurrent CEO transition at the company, occurring amid ongoing developments regarding Coca-Cola's Costa Coffee portfolio. Headlines have extensively documented Coca-Cola's exploration of a potential sale of Costa Coffee following disappointing financial performance on the $5 billion acquisition, with reports indicating renewed acquisition interest from private equity firms and ultimately the reported termination of sale discussions.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 8, 1965 · London
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- King Edward's School, University of Liverpool
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James Quincey: FAQ
- Who is James Quincey?
- James Quincey is the Executive Chairman of Costa Coffee, based in United Kingdom.
- What company does James Quincey lead?
- James Quincey is CEO of Costa Coffee.
- Where was James Quincey educated?
- James Quincey studied at King Edward's School, University of Liverpool.