Brian Dyson: key obituary facts
Is Brian Dyson dead? Yes. Brian Dyson died on August 9, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Brian Dyson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Brian Dyson known for?
He was a businessperson.
More about Brian Dyson
Born: 1 January 1935.
Place of birth: United States.
Gender: male.
Occupation: chief executive officer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Harvard Business School, University of Buenos Aires.
Brian Dyson, the former chief executive of The Coca-Cola Company, died on August 9, 2026, aged 90.
An American businessman, Dyson was chief executive officer of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. from 1986 to 1991 and later became widely known for his “five balls” speech.
He joined Coca-Cola in Venezuela in 1959 and spent many years working in South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. In 1978, he was named president of Coca-Cola’s U.S. soft drink division, and in 1983 he became president of Coca-Cola North America, overseeing the company’s full North American portfolio.