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Saakshi Verma Menon

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Chief Marketing Officer, India Foods at PepsiCo
📍 Delhi, India

Saakshi Verma Menon is the Chief Marketing Officer for India Foods at PepsiCo, leading strategy for iconic brands like Lays and Kurkure. With over two decades of experience at companies including Kimberly-Clark, Uber, and Coca-Cola, she has a strong record of brand transformation. People who have worked with her describe her as entrepreneurial, empathetic, and a great leader.

Outside of her demanding career, Saakshi is a passionate traveler who enjoys exploring new destinations with her family. She is also a mother to two young boys and a dedicated Pilates enthusiast. She values empathy and believes in not being apologetic about balancing work and family life.

She has been named one of BW Businessworlds Most Influential Women and serves on the jury for the prestigious Cannes Lions awards.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Chief Marketing Officer, India Foods
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Delhi, India
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Topics Saakshi cares about

Indian Snacking Culture
She frequently speaks on decoding India's diverse, hyperlocal snacking habits and the need for localized brand strategies rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Brand Transformation
Her career is defined by leading brand growth and portfolio reinvention, recently overseeing the largest global brand refresh for Lay's in India.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Chief Marketing Officer, India Foods
PepsiCo
1-2024 - 7-2025
Senior Marketing Director, Africa Middle East & South Asia
PepsiCo
6-2021 - 1-2024
Marketing Director, India
Kimberly-Clark
2-2020 - 10-2020
Head of Marketing & Digital business
Nicobar Design Pvt. Ltd.
1-2018 - 12-2019
Head - Brand , Strategy & Campaigns
Uber
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Media appearances

India won't be shaped by one big trend: PepsiCo's Saakshi Verma Menon on snacking paradox. Featured in Exchange4Media
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Asia‑Pacific Power List 2026: Saakshi Verma Menon, PepsiCo. Featured in Campaign Asia
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Education
2001 - 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
1998 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Delhi University
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