Coca-Cola is the only business in the world where no matter which country or town or village you are in, if someone asks what do you do, and you say you work for Coca-Cola, you never have to answer the… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share Image
The model of Coca-Cola is local, whether it's investing, partnering, sourcing, producing, or selling. We market and distribute locally; we pay taxes locally. And it works. — Muhtar Kent Copy Share Image
We need to focus on the speed with which local governments can work with businesses. — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
Without investment there will not be growth, and without growth there will not be employment. — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
Businesses need to proactively create models that make a difference in society and let everyone else use them, talk about them, emulate them -… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
Consumers no longer want only a great product - they want to buy products from companies that align with their own character and values. — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
If theres a choice between tap water and bottled water, the consumer can make that choice. In a very large geography in the world,… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
During difficult economic times, consumers gravitate toward the brands they know, the brands they love and trust. — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
I always encourage our people and young business people that I meet to have a respect for cash, keeping some in their pockets and… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
If there's a choice between tap water and bottled water, the consumer can make that choice. In a very large geography in the world,… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
I've always believed in the importance of education and continuing to learn throughout every stage of life. — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
While my father was a diplomat rather than a business person, I count him as a critically important formative role model. He was comfortable… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
Coca-Cola is the only business in the world where no matter which country or town or village you are in, if someone asks what… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
I love Southeast Asia. As a child, I lived in that part of the world. My first time in Burma was in 1958 with… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
Growing up, I had a sense of the importance of commerce and trade to everyday life. Our family lived in several countries, and I… — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
Obesity is a societal issue. We have to come together with government, business, civil society, and NGOs to create solutions for this. — Muhtar Kent Copy Share
