Ann Inc. names Coca-Cola exec to board

New York – Ann Inc., the parent company of Ann Taylor and Loft, has named Katie J. Bayne to its board of directors. Bayne serves as senior VP, global sparkling brands at The Coca-Cola Company.

Bayne joined Coca-Cola in 1989 in brand management and has since held roles of increasing responsibility, focused on consumer strategy, retail marketing and consumer marketing in the U.S. and Australia. From 2010 to 2013, she was president and general manager, sparkling beverages, Coca-Cola North America. Prior to her current position, Bayne served as president, North America brands for The Coca-Cola Company.