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RNS Number : 1777M  Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc  18 December 2025

RETIREMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS OF COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC

 

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (CCEP) announces that Thomas Johnson,
Independent Non-Executive Director (INED), and CCEP's Senior Independent
Director (SID), is planning to retire from the Board with effect from the
conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on 28
May 2026.

 

At that point, Tom will have served with distinction on the Board for ten
years, having been appointed as the SID of CCEP in May 2016 and previously
been a director of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc since 2007. Tom has brought a
great depth of business knowledge as well as his considerable wisdom and
acumen. He has served on the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee
(2016-2019), the Remuneration Committee (2016-2024), and as Chairman of the
Nomination Committee (2019-2025), where he remains a member. Tom is also
currently Chairman of the Affiliated Transaction Committee.

 

The Board would like to acknowledge Tom's outstanding contribution to CCEP's
success. Throughout his tenure, he has drawn on decades of experience in the
industry, across various leadership roles - including multiple CEO positions -
to provide invaluable guidance. His knowledge of the Coca-Cola system, his
deep insights and his unwavering ability to identify and manage issues have
helped the Board navigate significant transformation and growth since the
merger nearly a decade ago.

 

Sol Daurella, Chairman said, "On behalf of the Board, I would like to express
my sincere thanks to Tom for his exceptional knowledge, insight and commitment
throughout his tenure. He has been integral to the fabric of CCEP, and his
guidance and support have been instrumental in shaping CCEP's governance and
strategic direction, helping us reach significant milestones and deliver
long-term success. We are deeply grateful for Tom's outstanding contribution
and wish him every happiness in his retirement."

 

As part of the Board's succession planning, and following a comprehensive
search and selection process, the appointment of Laurence Debroux as an INED
was approved on 18 December 2025 and will be effective from the conclusion of
the AGM on 28 May 2026.

 

In line with the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Board has determined that
Laurence Debroux is independent. In making that determination, the Board has
concluded that there are no other relationships or circumstances which are
likely to affect her judgements and that any relationships or circumstances
which could appear to do so are not considered to be material.

 

About Laurence Debroux

 

Laurence Debroux is an accomplished business leader with a strong background
in finance, strategy, business development and governance in global consumer
and consumer-adjacent companies. She brings to the Board extensive expertise
in international corporate leadership, M&A and risk management.

 

Laurence previously served as CFO and Executive Board member at Heineken N.V,
following her role as Executive Board member and group Chief Administration
and Finance Officer of JCDecaux. Prior to this, Laurence spent 14 years in
various senior positions, including group CFO and Chief Strategic Officer, at
the global healthcare company SANOFI.

 

At present, Laurence is a Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Audit Committee
and member of the ESG Committee at EXOR N.V (2017 - present) and a member of
the Supervisory Board and Chair of the Audit Committee at Randstad N.V (2023 -
present). Previously, Laurence also served as Non-Executive Director at Novo
Nordisk A/S, Juventus Football Club SpA and Solvay SA.

 

There are no further matters that need to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing
Rule 6.4.8 R.

The Nomination Committee is continuing to review the composition of the Board
Committees in light of the appointment of Ms. Debroux and retirement of Mr.
Johnson. Further information on the various committee appointments and the
appointment of the next SID will be provided in due course.

 

CONTACTS

 

 Company Secretariat     Investor Relations       Media Relations

 Clare Wardle            Sarah Willett            Shanna Wendt

 clare.wardle@ccep.com   sarah.willett@ccep.com   mediaenquiries@ccep.com

 

ABOUT CCEP

 

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the world's leading consumer goods
companies. We make, move and sell some of the world's most loved brands -
serving nearly 600 million consumers and helping over 4 million customers
across 31 countries grow.

 

We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an
expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support.

 

The Company is currently listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ (and a
constituent of the NASDAQ 100), London Stock Exchange and on the Spanish
Stock Exchanges, trading under the symbol CCEP (ISIN No. GB00BDCPN049).

 

For more information about CCEP, please visit www.cocacolaep.com
(http://www.cocacolaep.com/)  and follow CCEP on LinkedIn
(https://www.linkedin.com/company/coca-cola-europacific-partners/)

 

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