Richard Evans, President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland

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As President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland, Richard Evans is responsible for leading brands including Walkers, Quaker, Tropicana and Copella and a company of over 5,000 people working across 13 sites.

"My challenge, over the next few years, is to truly embed sustainability into every aspect of our strategy and decision-making. On environment, on health, wherever we have the ability to do so."

Prior to his role as President of the UK & Ireland business, Richard Evans was General Manager of Walkers Snack Foods UK & Ireland. Under his leadership, Walkers achieved its highest-ever market share and the brand was re-established as a British icon.

During his 20 years with PepsiCo, Richard has built up an impressive track record across a range of PepsiCo products, markets and operating models.

He joined PepsiCo's marketing team on carbonated beverages in the UK in 1990 and subsequently held both functional and General Management roles of increasing seniority across Europe, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East. Immediately prior to moving back to the UK, Richard was Commercial VP for South Asia, Middle East & Africa.

"My challenge, over the next few years, is to truly embed sustainability into every aspect of our strategy and decision-making. On environment, on health, wherever we have the ability to do so."

Richard Evans, President of PepsiCo UK & Ireland.

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