Ramon Laguarta assumed the role of CEO of PepsiCo on October 3, 2018, succeeding Indra Nooyi. Laguarta also serves as the Chairman of the company.
Ramon Laguarta, born in Barcelona, Spain, has been with PepsiCo for over 20 years, holding various leadership positions across the company. Before becoming the CEO, he served as the President of PepsiCo, overseeing global operations, corporate strategy, public policy, and government affairs.
Laguarta has held a variety of roles throughout his tenure at PepsiCo, including President of the company's Europe Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA) division, President of the Eastern Europe region, and Commercial Vice President for PepsiCo Europe. In these positions, he was responsible for managing the company's food and beverage businesses across various markets and driving growth.
As the CEO of PepsiCo, Ramon Laguarta is focused on driving the company's long-term growth strategy, enhancing its operational capabilities, and ensuring the delivery of value to shareholders. He is committed to advancing PepsiCo's sustainability agenda, which includes goals related to reducing the company's environmental footprint, promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and supporting the communities in which it operates.
Laguarta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from ESADE Business School in Spain and a Master's in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management in the United States. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Greek. Under his leadership, PepsiCo continues to be a global leader in the food and beverage industry, with a diverse portfolio of products and brands that cater to various consumer preferences and needs.
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