date:Dec 16, 2013
he top job when 61-year-old Kent retires, analysts said.
A chief customer officer typically runs strategy to maximize customer acquisition, retention and profitability.
Coke said it would split its North American businesses into separate units - one for bottling and another for branding and marketing, the latter headed by Douglas.
Cahillane has long been considered Kent's heir apparent.
Coke said only that he was leaving to pursue other opportunities.
We have previously believed Cahillane t