BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 17,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP)
today announced that Oray Boston,
Worldwide President of Trauma, Extremities, Craniomaxillofacial and
Animal Health at DePuy Synthes, the Orthopaedics Company of Johnson
& Johnson, has been elected as a Director of the KDP Board,
effective Nov. 14, 2022.
During his 30-year tenure at Johnson & Johnson that has
included leadership positions in operations, sales and marketing,
Boston led cross-functional and cross-sector teams that delivered
commercial growth and differentiated innovation. Prior roles
held by Boston included President of Global Biosurgery, Vice
President of Sales & Marketing and Worldwide Vice President of
Franchise Operations at Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson MedTech
company.
Boston has served as National Co-Chair of Johnson &
Johnson's African Ancestry Leadership Council and is currently a
member of the CEO Council for Growth of Philadelphia.
Commenting on the announcement, KDP Chairman and CEO
Bob Gamgort stated, "Oray is a
highly experienced and seasoned executive who will bring additional
depth and perspective to our Board. We are pleased to welcome
him as our newest Director."
ABOUT KEURIG DR PEPPER
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a
leading beverage company in North
America, with annual revenue approaching $13 billion and approximately 27,000 employees.
KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and
tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1
single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than
125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy
virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr
Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®,
Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its
powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its
portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of
purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing,
producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its
Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including
efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use
and supply chain sustainability. For more information, visit
www.keurigdrpepper.com.
Contacts:
Katie Gilroy
(Media)
T: 781-418-3345/ katie.gilroy@kdrp.com
Steve Alexander (Investors)
T: 972-673-6769 / steve.alexander@kdrp.com
Chethan Mallela (Investors)
T: 646-620-8761 / chethan.mallela@kdrp.com
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