PepsiCo New Zealand has named Lee Kent as GM of Foods, effective August 1, succeeding Michelle Cassettari.
The new GM will oversee operations, strategy and management of the Bluebird brand. He will also lead a cross-functional team focused on growing PepsiCo’s presence in the country.
“Alongside his bold strategy, his expertise in fostering, managing and executing business relations will prove a valuable point of difference when building successful leadership,” said Alexia Horley, PepsiCo ANZ Foods CEO.
Kent joins PepsiCo NZ after more than 11 years with PepsiCo UK, where he held senior commercial roles across organised trade, traditional trade, e-commerce and value retail.
Most recently, he served as senior sales director for PepsiCo’s Tesco business and was a key member of the UK sales leadership team. He also led cross-functional collaboration in marketing, supply and finance as the commercial lead for UK snacks.
