PepsiCo, Inc.

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Founded 1965

Market Data Current As Of: September 12, 2026

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PepsiCo, Inc.

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Founded 1965

Reviewed by Swet Parvadiya

Last reviewed: September 12, 2026

Market Data Current As Of: September 12, 2026

Leadership History

PepsiCo: CEO History

2 leaders · 2018 to present

Company Overview

PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Purchase, New York. Formed in 1965 by the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, PepsiCo is an S&P 500 titan listed on NASDAQ (ticker: PEP) with a $235 billion market capitalization. Generating over $91.5 billion in annual revenue and $9.1B+ in net income under Chairman & CEO Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo operates 23 billion-dollar brands including Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Quaker across 200+ countries.

PepsiCo operates a diversified, high-velocity consumer manufacturing, route-to-market distribution, and brand licensing business model characterized by exceptional cash conversion and pricing power. Its commercial revenue engine spans two primary product divisions: First, Convenient Foods & Snacks (~55% of revenue), monetizing high-margin savory snacks (Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, Ruffles) and nutrition staples (Quaker Oats) manufactured in-house and delivered direct-to-shelf. Second, Global Beverages (~45% of revenue), monetizing carbonated soft drinks (Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7UP), sports hydration (Gatorade), energy drinks (Rockstar, Celsius distribution), ready-to-drink teas/coffees (Lipton and Starbucks partnerships), and purified water (Aquafina) via company-owned bottling operations and independent franchised bottlers.

Jamie Caulfield

Chief Financial Officer

2023 – Present

3 years (current)

Legacy

Experienced financial strategist directing capital allocation, share repurchase programs, and multi-year margin expansion.

Ramon Laguarta

Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer

2018 – Present

8 years (current)

Legacy

Veteran international leader; launched the 'PepsiCo Positive' (pep+) sustainability transformation, scaled Celsius distribution, and drove revenue past $91.5B.

Challenges & Strategic Context

PepsiCo operates in a rapidly evolving global food and beverage landscape while managing health, supply chain, and retail challenges. Key challenges include navigating global consumer health shifts away from sugary sodas and ultra-processed snacks toward functional nutrition and GLP-1 weight-loss medications; managing commodity inflation across agricultural raw materials (potatoes, corn, edible vegetable oils, aluminum cans); executing beverage turnaround strategies to reclaim market share from Coca-Cola; resolving occasional retail pricing standoffs with supermarket chains (such as Carrefour in Europe); and meeting multi-billion-dollar sustainable packaging and water-reduction ESG targets.

PepsiCo CEO and Leadership FAQ

Who is the current chief executive officer of PepsiCo, Inc.?

Ramon Laguarta currently leads PepsiCo, Inc., overseeing strategic vision, balance sheet health, and organizational execution in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Savory Snacks, Nutrition & Food Manufacturing.

What is the CEO's primary strategic agenda for 2026?

Under executive direction, PepsiCo, Inc. is prioritizing workflow automation alongside disciplined capital allocation to maximize shareholder value.

How has executive leadership guided PepsiCo, Inc. through past market transitions?

Leadership at PepsiCo, Inc. has historically navigated industry cycles by restructuring operational priorities and expanding competitive moats.

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Company Overview

Challenges & Strategic Context

PepsiCo CEO and Leadership FAQ

Who is the current chief executive officer of PepsiCo, Inc.?

What is the CEO's primary strategic agenda for 2026?

Under executive direction, PepsiCo, Inc. is prioritizing workflow automation alongside disciplined capital allocation to maximize shareholder value.

How has executive leadership guided PepsiCo, Inc. through past market transitions?

Leadership at PepsiCo, Inc. has historically navigated industry cycles by restructuring operational priorities and expanding competitive moats.