The new SVP brings extensive experience from ABC News and will be responsible for synchronizing, coordinating and planning the company's communications efforts worldwide.
Prior to joining PepsiCo, Debra Crew worked for companies such as Mars, Inc., Kraft Foods, and Nestle. As part of the new structure, the company will name new leaders at Gatorade and Western Europe in the coming weeks.
PepsiCo, Inc. signs an agreement with Diamond Star Co., Ltd., a unit of the Capital Diamond Star Group, to distribute PepsiCo beverage brands in Myanmar.
Paul Grimwood, CEO of Nestl UK & Ireland, has been appointed to the role of chairman & CEO of Nestl USA following the announcement by current chairman & CEO Brad Alford, who is to retire in October 2012.
The announcement of this candidate, together with the recent announcement of Kim Rucker as General Counsel of the future North America grocery company completes the leadership teams of the two companies for the spin-off.