Ramon Laguarta

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at PepsiCo

PepsiCo•Purchase, New York

Experience38+ Years

LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

CEO of PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader with 23 brands generating more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Believer in purposeful leadership, sustainable performance, and fostering a culture of opportunity. Focused on simplicity, accountability, and executional excellence. Joined PepsiCo in 1996, and before assuming the role of global CEO, served as President of Developing Markets in Europe, CEO of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, and President of PepsiCo. Born in Barcelona, but a citizen of the world.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

PepsiCoCurrent
Sep 2017–Present· 9 yrs
- Chairman, Board of DirectorsCurrent
  Feb 2019–Present
- Chief Executive Officer
  Oct 2018–Present
- President, PepsiCo
  Sep 2017–Oct 2018
PepsiCo
1996–2017· 21 yrs
- CEO, Europe Sub-Saharan Africa
  2014–2017
- President Developing Markets, Europe
  2010–2014
- Commercial Director, Europe
  2006–2010
- General Manager, Iberia Snacks and Juices
  2003–2006
- General Manager of Snacks, Spain
  2001–2003
- General Manager, Greece and Cyprus
  1999–2001
- VP Marketing of Snacks, Spain
  1998–1999
- VP Business Development of Snacks, Spain
  1996–1998
Chupa Chups compañía del Grupo Perfetti Van Melle
1988–1996· 8 yrs
- General Manager, USA
  1992–1996
- Business Director, Far East
  1989–1992
- Business Director, Middle East
  1988–1989