Coca-Cola CEO divulges surprising reason behind decision to step down

A major leadership shift is unfolding at The Coca-Cola Company (KO). And this time, artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of it. James Quincey, one of the most influential leaders in the company’s modern history, says the rapid rise of AI helped shape his decision to step down. That’s after nearly a decade as CEO. Quincey, who joined Coca-Cola in 1996 and rose through global leadership roles to become its 14th chairman, succeeding Muhtar Kent, has been instrumental in reshaping the business. He h ...