Brian Dyson
Brian G. Dyson | |
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| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Known for | CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises (1986–1991), "five balls" address |
Brian G. Dyson (born September 1935) served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. between 1986 and 1991. He is notably recognized for delivering the impactful “five balls” address.
Career
Dyson began his career with Coca-Cola Co. in Venezuela in 1959, where he held various leadership positions throughout South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. In 1978, he was promoted to president of Coca-Cola United States, managing the company's U.S. soft drink operations. By 1983, he advanced to president of Coca-Cola North America, taking charge of the entire North American segment. In 1986, Dyson assumed the role of president and CEO at Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE).
Following his tenure as Senior Consultant to The Coca-Cola Company from 1992 to 1993, Dyson retired in 1994 but remained active as a consultant. He returned to the company in August 2001 as vice chairman and chief operating officer (COO), contributing significantly to both the rebranding and subsequent restoration of the original Coke name.
Outside of his Coca-Cola engagements, Dyson holds a position on the Advisory Board of Linley Capital and has been Chairman of PlusPharma since 2004. He has also served as President of Chatham International Corp. since 1993 and has been a Director at Audits & Surveys Worldwide Inc. since 1995.
Dyson completed his Bachelor of Arts at Facultad de Ciencias Económicas at the University of Buenos Aires and pursued further studies at Harvard Business School. Additionally, he is an author of short stories and published the novel Pepper in the Blood in 1996.
Personal life
Brian Dyson is married to Penny Dyson. The family moved to Atlanta in 1978. They have two children together.