CCE taps Brock as CEO.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Coca-Cola Enterprises appoints John Brock as Chief Executive Officer)(Brief article)

Beverage Industry, May, 2006

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Atlanta, has named John Brock, former chief executive officer of InBev, chief operating officer of Cadbury Schweppes and chairman of Dr Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group Inc., as its new president and chief executive officer.

"John's global operations, marketing and brand experience make him uniquely suited to address today's complex marketplace dynamics," said CCE Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer Lowry Kline. "His insight and strategic leadership, honed over almost three decades of managing international companies, has made him one of the most respected leaders in the beverage industry. John's knowledge of both the brand and bottling sides of our business is a powerful combination that will benefit our unparalleled distribution...