PepsiCo’s CEO says ‘consumer maverick’ mindset drives success amid Cola Wars

Jagrut Kotecha as CEO for PepsiCo India at Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit.

During the recently held Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit, PepsiCo CEO Jagrut Kotecha said that the company’s ‘consumer maverick’ approach has helped it retain a challenger mindset amid cola brand wars.

AI as a Business Imperative: Industry leaders weigh its transformative impact

(From L to R): Vrijesh Nagathan, Ajay Dang, Shibani Gharat (anchor), Kedar RAvangave, Anuradha Aggarwal and Sundar Srinivasan at Storyboard18 GPS Summit 2025

Industry leaders at the Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit 2025 emphasized AI’s transformative role across sectors, highlighting its potential for efficiency, personalization, and ethical challenges.