Lori Billingsley

Lori Billingsley, now known as Lori George, is the former Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer at The Coca-Cola Company. She held this position from October 2018 until March 2022, during which she led the company's DEI initiatives aimed at fostering a more engaged workforce and creating an inclusive culture that reflects the diverse markets Coca-Cola serves.12

Professional Background

• Experience at Coca-Cola: Billingsley spent over 20 years at Coca-Cola in various roles within Public Affairs and Communications. Before her role as DEI Officer, she served as Vice President of Community and Stakeholder Relations for North America.12
• Previous Roles: Prior to joining Coca-Cola, she founded her own public relations consultancy, LG Communications, and was a vice president at Porter/Novelli where she co-founded their Multicultural Communications and Alliance Building practices.12

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Howard University.
• Master's Degree: Master of Arts in Public Communications from American University.
• Executive Programs: Completed a 13-month Executive Leadership Experience Program at Harvard Business School and the Stanford Directors’ Consortium at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.12

Current Involvements

Lori George is active on several boards:

• Board Member: Shake Shack, Pioneer Natural Resources, NAACP Foundation.
• Advisory Roles: Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors’ Center for Inclusive Governance Advisory Council and other organizations focused on diversity and inclusion.12

Achievements

She has received numerous awards for her contributions to diversity and inclusion, including recognition from Howard University and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Additionally, she is an ordained minister and enjoys mentoring others.12