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Nicola M. Kettlitz
May 2, 1962 - March 1, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">At his home in Atlanta surrounded by his loving family Nicola Kettlitz, President of the Coca-Cola Canadian Business Unit lost his battle with cancer. Nicola had a passion for Coca-Cola, the industry and the community. His larger than life personality had a positive impact on the lives he touched directly and indirectly. <br /> <br />Nicola began his career at The Coca-Cola Company in 1991 and remained a committed leader until his passing. Over his more than 24 years with the company he built a legacy as a leader, a mentor and a friend to colleagues in Canada and around the world. <br /> <br />He came to Canada as the General Manager of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Nicola had a vision for the 2010 Olympics and left a lasting legacy for the country, the City of Vancouver and for his colleagues. The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay exemplified his dream of touching the hearts of Canadians leading up to the games. More than 12,000 Canadians carried the torch, including many Canadian colleagues and it stopped in more than 180 communities coast to coast. <br /> <br />His legacy has lasted well past the games in Vancouver through the partnership he created to support Vancouver&rsquo;s inner-city youth. In addition to ensuring improvements to their recreation facilities there were more than 7,000 toques, scarves and vests made from the actual containers collected at the Olympic Games venues for the residents of the community. <br /> <br />Immediately following the success of the Vancouver Olympics he was named President of the Canadian Business Unit and remained President until his untimely passing on March 1st. In addition to his role at Coca-Cola he was also the Chair of the Board of the Canadian Beverage Association and a board member of the Breakfast Clubs of Canada. <br /> <br />Nicola will be greatly missed by the team in Canada, as well as his colleagues all over the world. His passion and commitment to the Company and his employees will leave a lasting legacy. He is survived by his wife Meg and their daughter Alessia. <br /> <br />In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to your choice of the following four charities; <br /> <br />Atlanta Hospice Center (Also under the name Visiting Nurse Health System) <br />Leukemia and Lymphoma Society <br />World Wildlife Federation (WWF) Canada <br />Breakfast Club of Canada <br /> <br /> <br />A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 1 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Visitation Centre, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto. A celebration of Nicola&rsquo;s career at Coca-Cola will be held at the Canadian headquarters, 335 King Street East, Toronto at a later date. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />*********************** INFORMATION FOR GUESTS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE MEMORIAL FROM OUT-OF-TOWN *********************** <br /> <br />Sheraton Centre Toronto <br />123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3M9 <br />Single/Double Rate: $168 CAD / night (deadline for booking is March 18th at this rate) <br /> <br />Coca Cola Corporate Discount at Sheraton Centre Toronto <br />(copy and paste the following link into a web browser) <br />https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CC27AB <br />1-888-627-7175 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />INTERCONTINENTAL <br />TORONTO YORKVILLE <br />220 Bloor Street West <br />Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S1T8 <br />Direct : +1 416.324.5873 <br />Single/Double Rate: $179 CAD / night (book as soon as possible to reserve this rate) <br />Coca-Cola Corporate Discount at InterContinental Hotels <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Four Seasons Hotel Toronto <br />60 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, <br />Ontario M4W 0A4, Canada <br />Call the hotel directly to make a reservation. <br />416-964-0411 <br />Please state you are looking to book the &quot;Coca Cola corporate rate&quot; to receive the rates below. <br />Coca Cola Preferred Rates: <br />Superior $295.00 <br />Deluxe $310.00 <br />Premier $330.00 <br /> <br />Instructions: <br />&bull; Select View Rooms &amp; Rates (on the top right hand area) <br />&bull; Select your Arrival Date and Departure Date (click on the calendar icon for convenience) <br />then click on View Availability - a list of room available room categories will appear with the description of the rooms. <br />&bull; Select Room preference and enter a credit card to hold the reservation. An actual credit card will be required at check-in. <br />&bull;Clicking on View Rate Details will show the free amenities included with your Coca-Cola Preferred discount. <br /></div>