Douglas Ivester Quotes

With a business system operating in nearly 200 countries, we are not immune to the economic difficulties that currently exist in many markets around the world. - M. Douglas Ivester

While there are difficult economic environments throughout Asia, our fundamental business remains strong. - Douglas Ivester

To those people who suffered, especially children, my colleagues and I want to express a very sincere apology. We strive to make sure that Coca-Cola always stands for good feelings, and we regret that it instead resulted in feelings of illness. - Douglas Ivester

This past year has been a challenging period ... as economic slowdowns in several key markets had a short-term impact, slowing volume growth and affecting our earnings... Even though the economic environment became more uncertain and volatile in the later part of 1998, we strongly believe that our fundamental opportunities for long-term growth have not changed. - M. Douglas Ivester

This past year can be characterized as a period of volatility and uncertainty in the global economic environment. - M. Douglas Ivester

The new structure...will allow our company to move forward with a better alignment of our resources against the tremendous volume and profit opportunities we see before us. - M. Douglas Ivester

The board of directors had asked me to stay on through April to ensure a smooth transition... That transition is complete, and I am very confident that the Coca-Cola Co. is in very good hands under the leadership of Doug Daft and Jack Stahl. - M. Douglas Ivester

I should have spoken to you earlier, and I apologize for that. To all Belgian people, I want to say that I'm personally very sorry for any discomfort or inconvenience. My colleagues and I will be working very hard to earn you trust again. - Douglas Ivester

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