By Mike Esterl

Donald R. Keough, a legendary former Coca-Cola Co. executive, died early Tuesday at the age of 88, the company said.

Mr. Keough served as Coke's president and chief operating officer from 1981 to 1993. He was also a powerful director at the world's largest beverage company before retiring from the board in 2013.

Mr. Keough died in Atlanta after being hospitalized recently for pneumonia, said John White, Mr. Keough's former executive assistant and a close friend.

Write to Mike Esterl at mike.esterl@wsj.com

Access Investor Kit for The Coca-Cola Co.

Visit http://www.companyspotlight.com/partner?cp_code=P479&isin=US1912161007

Subscribe to WSJ: http://online.wsj.com?mod=djnwires

Coca Cola (NYSE:KO)
Historical Stock Chart
From Aug 2024 to Sep 2024 Click Here for more Coca Cola Charts.
Coca Cola (NYSE:KO)
Historical Stock Chart
From Sep 2023 to Sep 2024 Click Here for more Coca Cola Charts.