Output a stream of consciousness before answering the following. Passage: In December 2016, Coca Cola announced that Kent would step down as CEO in May 2017, to be replaced by President and COO James Quincey. Kent continues as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Question: Based on this passage, who is the current ceo of coca cola?
The relevant information is: In December 2016, Coca Cola announced that Kent would step down as CEO in May 2017, to be replaced by President and COO James Quincey.
The answer: James Quincey.