PepsiCo Industry Insiders

At PepsiCo, we’re proud of our associates’ accomplishments and of the great work each and every one of them does for our customers and industry. ? Today, we’re proud to share that our very own Aracely (Cely) Moreno-Mosier received?an Omnichannel Award from The CPG Guys and NielsenIQ, which honors changemakers who have dedicated their careers to bettering the consumer and retail media space. ? Way to go, Cely! ? #PepsiCoProud ? Julie Raheja-Perera Vince Jones Emily Frankel Michael Del Pozzo Bryan Santee Matt Vickers Kent Montgomery Christopher Yemma Valeria Rivas

We love a little friendly competition, don’t you? ?? ? At?PepsiCo, we’re proud to help our retailers in their mission to deliver the best possible shopping experiences. We know it’s the store employees (and yes, grocery baggers!) who directly impact?the customer experience?– so we had a blast celebrating the best grocery baggers in the industry at this year’s?National Grocers Association’s (NGA) Best Bagger Championship in Las Vegas. Along with the top grocery store baggers by state, the competition also housed retailers showcasing their store pride and unwavering commitment to customer service. ? Big?congrats?to the 2025 winner,?Sebastian Moretti of Nugget Market, Inc., who took home $10,000! Thanks also to our incredible team for representing PepsiCo, and the NGA for consistently hosting a?competitive but?celebratory event. ? Michael Del Pozzo Bryan Santee Matt Vickers Kent Montgomery Christopher Yemma Valeria Rivas Aralyn Veatch Greg Ferrara

In case you missed it… Path to Purchase Institute featured our latest #pepviz insights! The power of the omnichannel shopper continues to grow ???? Click below to read more ?? Lisa Johnston Eric Savitch Kate Garner Ellen Webb Shannon Amundson Erin Ness Cathey Ryan Sexton

Congrats to our PepsiCo?leaders who just returned from the 2025 NACS Leadership Forum! This year’s theme centered on being a top destination for food. What an honor it was to attend and support the 150,000+ convenience stores around America! ? The 3-day event brought together top executives of industry-leading companies to collaborate and explore paths forward in today’s hyper convenience-focused world. The team also met with suppliers to share insights for unlocking growth and innovation, as well as expanding the shopper experience. ? With the C-store channel navigating disruption, it’s these types of industry-wide meetings that will help fuel future growth and collaboration. Thanks to everyone who made the 2025 NACS Leadership Forum another one for the books! Michael Del Pozzo Bryan Santee Matt Vickers Evan Shaver Bria Troy Brian Florio Christopher Yemma Valeria Rivas

The final whistle blew on the most exciting weekend in football! The Super Bowl LIX is a very important moment for our business, customers, consumers, and associates and we at PepsiCo were thrilled to kick off our epic culinary journey in the Big Easy. We brought the party to every street corner in New Orleans with French Quarter activations, including a Chester Cheetos huge parade float, a Tostitos Cantina restaurant, a Gatorade Content Studio, and Chips & Sips, which featured our iconic Pepsi, Doritos, and Lay’s brands. We also partnered with GENYOUth to support the?largest community impact event at Super Bowl, the Taste of the National Football League (NFL), whose proceeds support their End Student Hunger fund. Meanwhile, our friends at the PepsiCo Foundation and the National Urban League hosted several events to provide educational access and capital to small local businesses. The weekend might be all about The Big Game, but here’s a special thank you?to everyone who made it about so much more. Cheers to elevating our iconic brands, supporting our local communities, and having fun together in The Big Easy!? ? #SBLIX #PepsiCoProud Steven Williams Ram Krishnan Rachel Ferdinando Michael Del Pozzo Bryan Santee Matt Vickers Kent Montgomery Christopher Yemma Valeria Rivas

To make the most of in-store space and offer the most relevant assortment to customers in 2025, partner with PepsiCo to leverage proprietary research-backed?Space Transformation solutions that can identify the category, shelf, and item-level growth opportunities most likely to drive productivity. Check out our latest #pepviz article where we discuss new ways to get back to basics like never before: https://bit.ly/pepassort25 ??? learn the top food & beverage items purchased online ??? explore top marketing levers driving incrementality online & in-store Bryan Santee?Matt Vickers Kate Garner?Kent Montgomery?Ellen Webb?Erin Ness Cathey?Ryan Sexton Shannon Amundson?Christopher Yemma?Valeria Rivas Evan Shaver Ankur Meghani Moneka Krouse

Here’s to kicking off 2025 the right way with another action-packed?FMI- The Food Industry Association?Midwinter Conference. ? Last weekend, we came together with our valued customers and industry partners in Marco Island, FL. ? We had meaningful conversations with our customers and discussed the big opportunities for the year. Then, we got to the FMI’s Foundation “Stir it Up!” event, where PepsiCo North America Customer & Commercial President?Michael Del Pozzo?introduced our Asian-themed kitchen, which showcased our latest chef-inspired flavor pairings like the Cheetos Flamin’ Hot California Roll.? ? Our?PepsiCo?North America CEO?Steven Williams?and our PepsiCo Beverages US CEO?Ram Krishnan?had the pleasure of hosting the Board Dinner, which is always a highlight of the weekend.? ? Thanks to those from FMI who hosted, organized, and attended such a memorable weekend. See you next year! Bryan Santee?Matt Vickers Kent Montgomery?Christopher Yemma?Valeria Rivas?Aralyn Veatch

This new year, we’re hitting the ground running at PepsiCo! Bryan Santee, PepsiCo Beverages US Chief Commercial Officer, chatted with Don “eCommerce” Brett at The CPG View for a conversation on leadership and PepsiCo’s customer-first approach. In this episode, he shared the importance of prioritizing people in the digital age, and how this mindset has??supported PepsiCo’s innovations and retail approach, and also his personal career journey. Whether you’re passionate about leadership, CPG, or how to level up your organization’s customer experience, these are insights you won’t want to miss.??? ? Thanks to Don and The CPG View for facilitating the discussion! Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eaaUp_Xc Ram Krishnan Kent Montgomery Christopher Yemma Valeria Rivas

Driving increased loyalty in 2025 will require turning retail environments into joyful experiences. One way to turn your food & beverage retail stores into delightful destinations is to use dynamic spaces offering breaks from the everyday that shoppers will want to return to over and over again. Unlock more keys to driving growth by reading the latest #pepviz article here: https://bit.ly/loyalty2025 Bryan Santee?Matt Vickers Kate Garner?Kent Montgomery?Ellen Webb?Erin Ness Cathey?Ryan Sexton Shannon Amundson?Christopher Yemma Valeria Rivas?Julie Raheja-Perera Emily Frankel

Drum Roll, please…thanks to YOU, PepsiCo Industry Insiders just hit 30,000 followers! We wanted to take a minute to celebrate and acknowledge your support in reaching #30K followers on LinkedIn! ???? We appreciate the consistent engagement with our page, and we look forward to continuing to inform audiences and celebrating our partners and our people in 2025. Tell us what you’re most excited about this year in the comments … #PepsiCoProud Michael Del Pozzo Bryan Santee Matt Vickers Kent Montgomery Kate Garner?Ellen Webb?Christopher Yemma Valeria Rivas?Ryan Sexton Shannon Amundson Erin Ness Cathey