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About the Company

Pepsico is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. Pepsico`s people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for Pepsico. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: Pepsico`s promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. In recognition of its continued sustainability efforts, Pepsico was named for the sixth time to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and for the seventh time to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) in 2012.

About the Person

Kristen E. Blum is the Chief Information Officer, Solutions, Data and Analytics at Pepsico. Previously, she served as the Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of J. C. Penney Company, Inc., since January 23, 2012. Ms. Blum served as the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at PepsiCo. She served as the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President at Abercrombie & Fitch from 2006 to 2010. She was responsible for the strategic transformation of people, process and technology in support of international growth initiatives. Prior to that, Ms. Blum served as a Director of Supply Chain Solutions and International Retail at Apple, Inc. for four years, overseeing technology supporting global operations and the development of systems supporting Apple retail. She served as a Senior Manager at KPMG/Bearing Point, consulting for clients in the retail, consumer and high-tech industries from 1999 to 2002. She has also held merchandising, planning and allocation roles at Planet Hollywood, Walt Disney and Victoria's Secret. She is a Member of the National Retail Federation's CIO Council and a Governing Body Member of the CIO Summit, among other leadership roles in CIO-focused organizations. She also serves as a Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Dallas. Ms. Blum received a B.A. from The Ohio State University.