Chief Technical and Innovation Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
She oversees a networked team that creates innovation pipelines to enable short- and long-term growth; and scalable supply chain solutions to maximize customer and consumer value. In her career, Quan has built strong teams across the United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, China, Japan, India and Australia.
Quan joined Coca-Cola in 2007 as Research and Development General Manager for Europe and Eurasia Group, based in Belgium. Prior to her current role, she was Chief Technical Officer for Coca Cola North America. Previously, Quan worked with Mars Inc. and held leadership roles spanning Research and Development, Quality, Business Development, and Manufacturing.
Quan is a graduate of Purdue University. Her recognitions include Top 40 Women in Innovation, Outstanding Alumni Award, Purdue Pioneer Women Award and was inducted into the Hall of Fame Nutrition Department at Purdue University. She serves on the Industry Affiliates Advisory Board for the University of California, Davis, MBA Program, Food & Ag Sector; is on the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Executive Advisory Board; and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Liberty Mutual Group, the parent company of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.