Coca-Cola Consolidated is pleased to announce Thalya Hairston as Vice President of Corporate Quality. Hairston will be responsible for the Corporate Quality, Food Safety and Manufacturing Training functions for Coke Consolidated, and serve as the main point of contact with The Coca-Cola Company Quality, Safety and Environment team.
“I am excited to grow my career at Coca-Cola Consolidated,” said Hairston. “This allows me the chance to positively impact the company and broader beverage industry.”
Prior to joining Coke Consolidate, Hairston worked as VP of Technical Services for Diversified Foods and Seasonings, where she was accountable for Quality, Food Safety, R&D, Management Systems and Training.
Over the last 20 years she has held several global and domestic leadership positions in The Coca-Cola System, most recently as VP of Quality at Coca-Cola Refreshments. She also worked with H.J. Heinz and Gatorade.
Hairston is a native of Martinsville, Virginia and graduated from Virginia State University with a BS degree in Biology, Pre-Medical.
Coca-Cola Consolidated is committed to creating a culture and work environment that puts the people behind the bottle—our One Team—first. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, resources, and special programs to help our teammates grow and thrive, in a place where everyone has a Seat at the Table and can bring their whole self to work.
Because behind every bottle, every mini can, every sparkling new flavor and timeless classic, is something much greater.
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