Coke Enterprises Gets Director

Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. on Nov. 30 named Garry Watts to its board of directors.

Mr. Watts, an experienced executive who most recently served as CEO of British health care products company SSL International, joins the board immediately.

He will serve on the board's finance and audit committees.

Coca-Cola Enterprises is the top marketer and distributor of Coca-Cola products in Western Europe. It is the sole licensed Coke bottler in Belgium, continental France, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Watts' European experience played into his appointment.

"Garry's experience in the European fast-moving goods industry and his extensive accounting and financial expertise will provide tremendous value to our board of directors," said John Brock, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises.

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By Trevor Williams

As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils and promise of globalization. A lifelong Bulldog, Trevor earned degrees from the University of Georgia in Magazine Journalism and Religion, with a minor in Chinese. He is the father of three sons and editor of the book "Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up."

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