Stuart was recently selected to manage one of the most important positions in the Coke system, SVP of Marketing, Coca-Cola Trademark Brands. She leads a team responsible for strategy, marketing and innovation for Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coke Zero in the US market. Stuart brings to the position a diverse mix of executive level positions including: Senior Brand Manager, Fanta and Minute Maid Sodas, Brand Director, Flavored Carbonated Soft Drinks and, most recently, Vice President, Walmart & Sam’s Total Beverage Team. Stuart is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

On September 8 Stuart will discuss "Connecting Coca-Cola, a 125 year old icon, with today’s teens ". Come hear how Stuart is managing the overall process to strengthen the connection with teens by leveraging amazing stories of the brand’s past.

The Cottrell Speaker Series is free and open to the public.