PepsiCo India has announced the appointment of Jagrut Kotecha as its new CEO, succeeding Ahmed El Sheikh, who served in the position for seven years. Kotecha, currently the Chief Marketing Officer in Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA), will assume the role in March 2024. The leadership transition is part of PepsiCo’s global strategy, with Sheikh set to become the CEO for the Middle East business unit. Eugene Willemsen, CEO of AMESA, praised Sheikh’s transformative leadership in India, emphasizing the pivotal role of the Indian market. The change reflects PepsiCo’s commitment to innovation and adapting to evolving market dynamics.