Sergio Zyman Biography

Sergio Zyman, a former Coca-Cola marketer and the founder of Zyman Group, was named one of the top three marketing pitchmen of the 20th century by Time magazine. Notably, he held the first Chief Marketing Officer position ever created at The Coca-Cola Company, where he led the company to significant growth, boosting worldwide annual sales from nine to 15 billion cases.

Born in Mexico City, Zyman began his career with management roles in Japan, Brazil, Guatemala, and New York before moving to Atlanta for his first tenure with The Coca-Cola Company. This period was marked by the launch of innovative products including Diet Coke and Cherry Coke. Although New Coke was initially not well received, it is now considered an idea ahead of its time. After leaving The Coca-Cola Company in 1988, Zyman founded Core Strategy Group, serving clients like 7-11 and Miller Brewing Company. He played a pivotal role in the election strategy of former Mexican President Vicente Fox.

Returning to Coca-Cola in 1993 at the behest of then-Chairman Roberto Goizueta, Zyman re-envisioned the company's marketing strategy, a move that triggered the most explosive growth in Coca-Cola's history. After leaving Coca-Cola following Goizueta's death, Zyman authored four books, including two international best-sellers. In 1999, he established Zyman Group, an international marketing consultancy recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing consulting firms in the U.S. He sold majority ownership of Zyman Group to MDC Partners in 2005.

An energetic and engaging speaker, Zyman addresses topics such as non-traditional growth strategies and the impact of current and social events on consumer behavior. He holds an Executive MBA from Harvard University and has studied at graduate schools in London, Paris, and Jerusalem. In 2008, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Asociacion Nacional de la Publicidad. Currently, Zyman is working on his fifth book and continues to teach businesses how to enhance their value proposition by understanding and addressing the needs of their customers and end-users.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/30/2025.

Sergio Zyman Speaking Topics

  • Green Marketing: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly About Going Green

    9/11, the Tsunami in Thailand, Katrina, globalization, and the Internet, among others, are events that increased pressure over environmental issues and have raised the awareness of "going green"... but has "green" really gone mainstream? Are SUV sales really down? Are companies really investing to undergo green transformation? Zyman will give you an interesting perspective on the myths and realities behind green marketing and the potential opportunity this endeavor will create for companies pursuing green, thereby enabling them to play a protagonist role in the future.

  • Why Hispanic Marketing Is a Hoax

    Everyone knows that Hispanics make up a large, growing, and increasingly wealthy demographic, but very few companies are getting it right when trying to market to them. It's not about sombreros, mariachi bands, and Chihuahuas—or what is commonly known as Hispanic marketing. It's about marketing to Hispanics in a deeper and more meaningful way that entails understanding Hispanics' needs, motivations, and purchase drivers, and then creating strategies and solutions that meet these needs. The companies that get it will benefit significantly. The ones that don't will miss a tremendous opportunity. Zyman, a Mexico City native, will show audiences how to better understand this important market and provide best practices for successfully creating breakthrough strategies. He will provide strategic and executional guidance to penetrate the Hispanic market to build true brand loyalty for longterm profitable growth.

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Sergio Zyman Videos

Sergio Zyman on Marketing

Sergio Zyman on Marketing

Sergio Zyman is chief marketing officer for The Coca-Cola Company. Zyman is known for returning the corporation to market-giant status and was named...

Sergio Zyman: Marketing Zealot, Former CMO of the Coca Cola Company

Sergio Zyman: Marketing Zealot, Former CMO of the Coca Cola Company

"Selling more stuff to more people more often for more money more efficiently" defines marketing success for Sergio Zyman, the man who put the fizz...

Sergio Zyman on Marketing Today

Sergio Zyman on Marketing Today

Sergio Zyman, author of the books "The End of Marketing As We Know It" and "The End of Advertising as We Know It" talks about the necessary...

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Sergio Zyman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Green Marketing: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly About Going Green, Why Hispanic Marketing Is a Hoax, SMEB Marketing: Marketing is Not Only For The Big Boys, So You're On the Health and Wellness Bandwagon? Going Beyond Trends to Generate Growth, Why Marketers Need To Be More Like Politicans and Private Equity: It's Not About "Managing Business". The estimated speaking fee range to book Sergio Zyman for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Sergio Zyman generally travels from FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard Florida, R "Ray" Wang, Tim Sanders, Jim Carroll and Geoffrey Moore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sergio Zyman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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