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ABA represents Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper. Pic: ©GettyImages/celsopupo

American Beverage Association appoints new CEO

By Beth Newhart

The American Beverage Association (ABA) has appointed Katherine Lugar as CEO and president, effective later this year. She will replace Susan K. Neely, who served in the role for 13 years.

Derek Herrera

60-second interview: the day job

Veteran marine, paraplegic, and CEO: Derek Herrera; RuckPack

By Rachel Arthur

Derek Herrera signed on as CEO of US energy drink company RuckPack this month. He is a veteran Marine Special Operations Officer and paraplegic, who was injured taking an enemy bullet in the spine in 2012 while leading his team during combat operations...