Alexander Godovits

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CFO Categories & Commercial Europe at PepsiCo

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

Overview

Alexander Godovits is the CFO for Categories & Commercial Europe at PepsiCo, where he leads financial strategy to drive sustainable growth. An alumnus of WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, his expertise spans financial transformation, business integration, and strategy development. Colleagues have noted his strong drive and business orientation.

He has lived and worked in 10 different cultures across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and America.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

Decisive

They are not always relationship oriented.  They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

AI in Finance
He is a featured speaker at Economist Impact's "AI for CFOs" summit, indicating a focus on leveraging AI for financial functions.
CPG Business Growth
Participates in public conversations about the key challenge of how to successfully grow a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) business in the current market.
Financial Transformation
Has extensive experience leading initiatives like SAP implementations, zero-based-budgeting, and process outsourcing to drive efficiency and strategic alignment.

Media Appearances

Alexander has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023
CFO Categories & Commercial Europe at PepsiCo
10-2022 - 2-2023
CFO Categories Europe at PepsiCo
6-2021 - 10-2022
CFO CIS & Ukraine at PepsiCo
3-2019 - 6-2021
Sr. Director FP&A and Strategy at PepsiCo
8-2018 - 2-2019
Partner - Transformation Services at Genpact

Education

1991 - 1995
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

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Exp : 27 Location : Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland Job Level : Leadership Designation : CFO Categories & Commercial Europe at PepsiCo
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Insights For Selling To Alexander

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alexander is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alexander

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alexander move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Alexander take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Alexander

Personality Compatibility


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