Laxman Narasimhan

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Leadership: Insightful and strategic leader with wide experience across the consumer goods sector and a proven track record in developing purpose-led brands, including as CEO of Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, a FTSE 12 listed British multinational global consumer health, hygiene and nutrition company, and as CEO of Starbucks. Credited with improving sales and profit while managing approximately $18 billion in revenue at businesses across 100 countries and 125,000 employees as CEO of PepsiCo’s Latin America, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa operations.

Consumer/B2B/retail: Provides valuable experience and thought leadership in complex global consumer-facing businesses as a result of a 30-year career in the space. Prior to joining Starbucks, Reckitt Benckiser and PepsiCo, spent 19 years at McKinsey & Company, focusing on its consumer, retail and technology practices in the United States, Asia and India.

Risk management: Developed significant risk management experience, including supply chain risk management experience, while piloting Reckitt Benckiser through the supply chain disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strategic planning: Articulated corporate purpose at Reckitt Benckiser and led the company through a major strategic transformation and a return to sustainable growth. Eliminated complexity and simplified operations in order to remain agile and manage surging demand for certain consumer products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Personal Details

Title: Mr
Surname: Narasimhan
DoB: 15/05/1967
Age: 59 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: India
Country of Birth: India
Language: English
Qualification: MA, MBA, BEME
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CompanyCommitteePositionDate Appointed
BoardChief Executive Officer01/01/2024

 

Working history

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Chief Executive Officer

PepsiCo, Inc.
Appointed Date: 01/01/2012
Date Resigned: 01/01/2019
Industry: Beverages

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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
Verizon CommunicationsBoardMember01/01/2021
Verizon CommunicationsOther (specify)Member01/01/2021
StarbucksBoardChief Executive Officer01/10/2022

 

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