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Grace Puma

Grace Puma is Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of PepsiCo, where she leads the global operations, global procurement, employee health & safety, global security and holistic cost management. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complimentary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. She is also a seasoned executive experienced at transforming organizations into globally connected, locally wired business functions that drive performance. When she joined PepsiCo in 2010 as chief procurement officer, she globalized procurement and consistently delivered top tier productivity and cash flow results in the process. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Grace was Chief Procurement Officer at United Airlines and held a variety of senior leadership positions in global procurement at Kraft Foods, including raw materials, packaging, indirect materials, transportation, logistics, and services. Earlier in her career, she also worked in strategic procurement at Motorola and Gillette. Recognized as a top female leader and Hispanic role model, she is well-known for her ability to inspire and develop talent.

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