Pepsico new ceo

As of August 2021, Ramon Laguarta has been the CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. He succeeded Indra Nooyi, who had been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Ramon Laguarta was born in 1958 in Barcelona, Spain. He joined PepsiCo in 1996 and has held various leadership positions within the company, including:

• Chief Operating Officer (COO) of PepsiCo's Global Operations (2012-2018)
• President of PepsiCo's Europe Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA) region (2008-2012)
• President of PepsiCo's PepsiCo Beverages International (2006-2008)

As CEO, Laguarta has focused on driving growth, innovation, and sustainability at PepsiCo. He has emphasized the importance of digital transformation, e-commerce, and sustainability in the company's strategy.

Some of his notable initiatives as CEO include:

• Launching PepsiCo's "Positive Change" platform, which aims to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and the company's business.
• Introducing new products and packaging innovations, such as Pepsi Zero Sugar and the "Pepsi Perfect" bottle.
• Expanding PepsiCo's e-commerce capabilities and partnerships with online retailers.
• Investing in digital marketing and advertising, including the acquisition of a majority stake in the digital marketing agency, 4C.

Under Laguarta's leadership, PepsiCo has continued to grow and diversify its portfolio, with a focus on emerging markets, e-commerce, and sustainability.