PepsiCo has named Ram Krishnan as CEO of its North America business, effective December 28, 2025. Krishnan will lead the region with a focus on accelerating integration between Foods and Beverages, enhancing portfolio innovation, and transforming go-to-market operations across one of the company’s largest markets.
Why This Matters
North America is a critical growth engine for PepsiCo:
- Integration of Foods and Beverages drives operational efficiency and customer value
- Innovation in product portfolios strengthens competitive differentiation in a dynamic market
- Leadership with proven transformation experience ensures strategic alignment and execution excellence
- Focused go-to-market strategies support market penetration and revenue growth
Krishnan’s appointment reinforces PepsiCo’s commitment to long-term growth and operational excellence in North America.
Leadership Perspective
Ram Krishnan, CEO, PepsiCo North America
“I am excited to take on this role and lead PepsiCo’s North America business during a pivotal time. My focus will be on integrating our Foods and Beverages operations, driving innovation, and delivering value to our consumers, customers, and communities across the region.”
PepsiCo Executive Team
Krishnan’s track record in portfolio innovation and go-to-market transformation across the US Beverages business positions him to accelerate growth and strengthen PepsiCo’s leadership in North America.
Strategic Implications
With Krishnan at the helm, PepsiCo North America is set to:
- Integrate Foods and Beverages operations for seamless execution
- Accelerate product innovation and portfolio diversification
- Enhance market strategies to improve customer engagement and growth
- Strengthen efficiency, consumer relevance, and profitability
His leadership marks a new chapter in PepsiCo’s evolution in a highly competitive market.
Ram Krishnan’s appointment as CEO of PepsiCo North America signals a strategic push for integration, innovation, and market leadership. By combining operational expertise with transformational experience, Krishnan will drive the next phase of growth, ensuring PepsiCo continues to deliver value for consumers, customers, and stakeholders across North America.This isn’t just leadership.It’s shaping the future of integrated food and beverage growth in the US.
