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Jeffrey Gilbert

Vice President and Chief Security Officer

Jeffrey Gilbert is vice president and chief security officer for The Coca‑Cola Company.  

Gilbert joined the company in March 2021 and is responsible for developing the vision, strategy and implementation of global security risk strategy, operational planning and related strategic security programs. 

Gilbert joined Coca‑Cola from WarnerMedia, where he served the last several years as senior vice president and Chief Security Officer. He led the global organization of security professionals to deliver strategic security solutions across the enterprise.  

Gilbert has more than 21 years of progressive experience in law enforcement with the U.S. Secret Service, including nine years in an executive leadership role. Gilbert also spent seven years with PepsiCo, serving in senior security roles, both domestically and international. 

Gilbert is a graduate of Hampton University and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.