PepsiCo names new CEO for Australia/New Zealand
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PepsiCo has announced the appointment of Kyle Faulconer as the new CEO of Australia and New Zealand, effective January 2022.
Faulconer will replace outgoing CEO, Danny Celoni, who was recently appointed to the Asahi Beverages Oceania Executive Leadership Team as the new CEO of Carlton & United Breweries, effective February 2022.
To take up the new position, Faulconer will relocate to Sydney from the US, where he is currently Vice President and General Manager at PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay snacks business.
He has had a 14-year tenure at PepsiCo and is a passionate advocate for consumer-centric innovation. Most recently he was responsible for leading the strategic agenda for Walmart, one of PepsiCo’s largest global customers.
Wern-Yuen Tan, CEO, PepsiCo APAC, says that Faulconer’s strong market experience and people-first approach will be a great asset to the Australia and New Zealand team.
“We are delighted to welcome Kyle to ANZ and know he will lead the team to new heights,” said Tan.
In his new role, Faulconer will work to strengthen operations and drive innovation and growth across PepsiCo’s portfolio of drinks and snacks.
He said: “I’m thrilled to join the world-class team and help the PepsiCo business continue to grow across Australia and New Zealand. I look forward to creating new opportunities to accelerate our positive, purpose-led impact for our partners, customers ad consumers.”
Questions & Answers
Q.When will Kyle Faulconer assume his new role as CEO for PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand?
When will Kyle Faulconer assume his new role as CEO for PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand?
Kyle Faulconer is scheduled to begin his tenure as CEO for PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand in January 2022. He will be relocating from the US to Sydney to take up this new position.
Q.What is Kyle Faulconer's professional background within PepsiCo before this appointment?
What is Kyle Faulconer's professional background within PepsiCo before this appointment?
Prior to this role, Kyle Faulconer served as Vice President and General Manager at PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay snacks business in the US. He has a 14-year tenure with the company and previously led the strategic agenda for Walmart.
Q.What are Kyle Faulconer's stated goals in his new position at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand?
What are Kyle Faulconer's stated goals in his new position at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand?
In his new role, Kyle Faulconer aims to strengthen operations and drive innovation and growth across PepsiCo’s portfolio of drinks and snacks. He also looks forward to accelerating a positive, purpose-led impact.
Q.What role has Danny Celoni taken on after leaving PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand?
What role has Danny Celoni taken on after leaving PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand?
After departing PepsiCo, Danny Celoni was appointed as the new CEO of Carlton & United Breweries. He joined the Asahi Beverages Oceania Executive Leadership Team, effective from February 2022.
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