Ramon Laguarta
Chairman & CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. (2018–Present)
Ramon Laguarta has served as Chairman & CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. for 8 years 1 month (2,963 days), holding office continuously since Oct 3, 2018. At present, Ramon Laguarta ranks as the #53 longest-serving chief executive among tracked leaders in the database.
Executive Succession & Corporate Facts
- Predecessor
- Indra Nooyi (Chairman & CEO)
- Successor
- Active (Currently serving in office)
- Database Tenure Rank
- #53 Longest-Serving CEO in Database (View Full Rankings →)
- Company Founded
- Jun 8, 1965 (Purchase, New York)
- Known Aliases
- None recorded
Tenure Milestones & Transition Timeline
Ramon Laguarta Elected CEO of PepsiCo as Indra Nooyi Steps Down
PepsiCo announced 22-year company veteran and President Ramon Laguarta would become CEO effective October 3, 2018.
Ramon Laguarta Formally Assumes Role as PepsiCo CEO
Laguarta took office, introducing his vision to make PepsiCo 'Faster, Stronger, and Better' while driving sustainability through PepsiCo Positive (pep+).
PepsiCo Completes $3.2 Billion Acquisition of SodaStream
Laguarta completed the acquisition of in-home carbonation pioneer SodaStream, expanding PepsiCo's presence in sustainable, bottle-free beverages.
PepsiCo Announces Agreement to Acquire Rockstar Energy for $3.85 Billion
Laguarta expanded PepsiCo's presence in functional energy drinks by purchasing Rockstar Energy and reforming distribution partnerships.
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