PepsiCo India has announced the elevation of Saakshi Verma Menon as the new Chief Marketing Officer – Foods, signaling a key move to strengthen leadership in its growing foods portfolio. In this role, Saakshi will lead marketing strategy, brand building, innovation, and consumer engagement for iconic brands like Lay’s, Kurkure, Uncle Chipps, Quaker, Cheetos, and Doritos.
Sharing her excitement on LinkedIn, Saakshi stated,
“I am thrilled to step into this new role and lead the marketing mandate for India Foods… excited to shape the next chapter of their journey.”
Previously, Saakshi served as Senior Marketing Director, Africa, Middle East & South Asia (AMESA), where she led PepsiCo’s global beverage strategy across diverse markets. She joined PepsiCo in 2022, quickly becoming a key contributor to its international growth.
Before joining PepsiCo, her career spanned leadership roles at:
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Kimberly-Clark India – Marketing Director
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Nicobar Design – Head of Marketing & Digital Business
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Uber India – Head of Brand, Strategy & Campaigns
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The Coca-Cola Company – Oversaw creative, content, advertising & shopper marketing
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Colgate-Palmolive – Over a decade of cross-functional experience
Her appointment aligns with PepsiCo India’s strategy to accelerate innovation and purpose-driven branding within its Foods division. With her diverse experience and strategic vision, Saakshi is well-equipped to lead the next wave of consumer engagement and growth.
