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Ramon Laguarta

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Chief Executive Officer at PepsiCo
📍 Purchase, New York, United States

Ramon Laguarta is the Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader he joined in 1996. With an extensive international career across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, he focuses on sustainable, consumer-centric growth. He earned an M. B. A. from Esade and a Master of Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Born in Barcelona, Ramon is described as a "citizen of the world" and is fluent in six languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, and Greek. He keeps his personal life private but is married with three children. His international background has been a cornerstone of his global leadership approach.

Before joining PepsiCo, his first job was at Chupa Chups, the Spanish company famous for its lollipops.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Purchase, New York, United States
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Sustainable Food Systems
He champions regenerative agriculture and is the Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum's Board of Stewards for the Food Systems Initiative.
Ethical Leadership
Integrates ethical principles into business strategy, emphasizing that business success and social responsibility are complementary.
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Career

Work history

10-2018
Chief Executive Officer
PepsiCo
2-2019
Chairman of the Board of Directors
PepsiCo
9-2017 - 10-2018
President, PepsiCo
PepsiCo
2014 - 2017
CEO, Europe Sub-Saharan Africa
PepsiCo
2010 - 2014
President Developing Markets, Europe
PepsiCo
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Education
1982 - 1986
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Esade
Master of Management (M.M.)
Thunderbird School of Global Management
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