Douglas Ivester was born on 1947 and is an American businessman.
11 Facts About Douglas Ivester
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Douglas Ivester served as the chairman and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company from 1997 to 2000.
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Melvin Douglas Ivester was born in 1947 in New Holland, Georgia.
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Douglas Ivester attended New Holland Elementary School, where he met Kay Grindle in the third grade.
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Douglas Ivester attended North Hall High School and went on to the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in accounting, graduating with honors in 1969.
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In 1979, Douglas Ivester joined Coca-Cola as assistant controller and director of corporate auditing, and in 1981 he became the youngest vice president in the company's history.
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Douglas Ivester was elected chairman of the board and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company on October 23,1997.
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Douglas Ivester received a retirement package estimated to be worth $166 million.
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Douglas Ivester serves on the board of director of SunTrust Banks.
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In 1996 Douglas Ivester was honored with an Edison Achievement Award for his commitment to innovation throughout his career.
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Douglas Ivester contributes to the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business as Executive-at-Large through the "Deer Run Fellows" program.