Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated announced that Kimberly Kuo has been named Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications and Communities. She comes to the Company with more than 20 years of Communications, Government Affairs and Marketing experience at the high level of politics, government, large corporations and start-ups.

She was primary spokesperson for Internet giant AOL, and then expanded this role to oversee Investor Relations and Marketing at innovative start-ups. After acting as primary spokesperson and communications lead for an elite Washington trade association, she launched its advocacy initiative. She then served as Chief Marketing Officer for Baker & Taylor, introducing extensive E-Marketing programs, rebranding the company and many of its programs, and establishing communications initiatives.