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David Schwartz

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VP Tech Strategy, Partnerships and Innovation at PepsiCo
📍 Israel

David Schwartz leads global technology strategy, partnerships, and innovation at PepsiCo. He focuses on solving complex business challenges by identifying and scaling breakthrough technologies from startups. A former McKinsey manager, he leverages his strategy background and MBA from Harvard Business School to bridge the gap between business problems and tech solutions.

His leadership style is centered on building long-term, collaborative relationships. His global career has taken him from New York to Russia and the Middle East, and he emphasizes the importance of open dialogue, follow-through, and having fun. He is deeply engaged with international tech ecosystems, particularly in Israel.

Unique fact: He starts negotiations by asking potential partners a "magic-wand" question: if they could get anything from PepsiCo, what would it be?

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
VP Tech Strategy, Partnerships and Innovation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Israel
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Startup Collaboration
He is passionate about creating "win-win" partnerships, believing the best ideas often come from outside. He helps startups by providing PepsiCo's expertise and global scale.
Strategic Innovation
He focuses on finding and piloting innovative tech solutions to address core business challenges, from the supply chain to commercial functions, effectively future-proofing the company.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
VP Tech Strategy, Partnerships and Innovation
PepsiCo
6-2017
VP Global Tech Venturing & Innovation
PepsiCo
8-2013
Finance/Revenue Strategy
PepsiCo
8-2004 - 12-2010
Manager
McKinsey
student
harvard business school
In the press

Media appearances

CIO interview: David Schwartz, vice‑president, PepsiCo Labs. Featured in Computer Weekly
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PepsiCo VP Shares Why Partnering With Startups Is Beneficial – Here’s What He Said. Featured in TechTimes
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Education
2002 - 2004
MBA
Harvard Business School
1996 - 1999
BA
Yeshiva University
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