March 20/Atlanta/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Coca-Cola Co. is shuffling its leadership ranks in North America, a region that has become a drag on the company's overall volume growth.
The beverage company said that Katie Bayne, chief marketing officer for Coca-Cola North America, will become president and general manager of "sparkling beverages" in North America. That division includes carbonated soft drinks such as Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Sprite.