Lee Talley
Lee Talley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1901 |
| Died | 1976 (aged 74–75) |
| Alma mater | Emory University |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Former president and chair of The Coca-Cola Company |
Lee Talley (1901–1976) was an American business executive who served as the president and chair of The Coca-Cola Company.[1]
Early life and education
Lee Talley was born in Monroeville, Alabama to a Methodist minister.[2] He graduated from Emory University in 1923.[1]
Career
Talley joined Coca-Cola in Atlanta in 1923. During his early career, he served as a branch manager of Coca-Cola in Vancouver and regional manager in Toronto.[1][3]
In 1943, Talley became the vice president of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation in New York.[1][3] He was promoted to president of the corporation in 1954, succeeding James Farley.[1][3] The board of the parent company appointed him president in 1958 and chairman in 1962.[4][5]
Talley also served as a trustee for Emory University.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEE TALLEY
- ↑ "PERSONNEL: Changes of the Week, may 19, 1958 | TIME". time.com. 19 May 1958. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- 1 2 3 "1976 Aug 30-Lee Talley dies-cm of KO board 1961-1970". The Atlanta Constitution. August 30, 1976. p. 42 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ Robinson of Coca-Cola Retires; Talley Will Take Chairmanship
- ↑ "Business: Personal File: May 12, 1961 | TIME". time.com. 12 May 1961. Retrieved 2025-07-10.