Verizon Shares Rank 98th in Daily Trading Volume as Coca-Cola Executive Joins Board to Oversee Broadband Expansion

On August 25, 2025, Verizon (VZ) traded 0.70 billion shares, ranking 98th in trading volume. The stock closed down 0.47% amid mixed market conditions.

Verizon announced the immediate appointment of Jennifer K. Mann to its Board of Directors. Mann, currently Executive Vice President and President of Coca-Cola’s North America Operating Unit, brings 28 years of experience in consumer marketing, brand management, and strategic planning. Her tenure at Coca-Cola includes leading large-scale acquisitions such as Costa Coffee and Monster Beverage Corp. Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg emphasized her expertise in managing complex integrations, aligning with the company’s pending acquisition of Frontier Communications.

Mann’s addition expands Verizon’s board to 11 members, enhancing its strategic governance. Her background in operations and leadership at Coca-Cola’s largest unit is expected to bolster the company’s broadband expansion plans. The board’s updated composition reflects a focus on diverse expertise to navigate regulatory and competitive challenges in the telecommunications sector.

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