Becky Schmitt serves as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer (EVP and CPO) at PepsiCo Inc., where she leads the company's global human resources strategy for over 300,000 employees across more than 200 countries. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources and organizational development, Schmitt joined PepsiCo in 2001 after spending a decade at Procter & Gamble in various HR leadership roles. Her early career focused on talent management and employee engagement, laying the foundation for her expertise in building high-performing teams in fast-paced consumer goods environments. Throughout her tenure at PepsiCo, Schmitt has driven transformative initiatives, including the pep+ people strategy, which emphasizes sustainable growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and employee well-being. She spearheaded the company's response to global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing flexible work models and mental health support programs that earned PepsiCo recognition as a top employer. Notable achievements include accelerating leadership diversity, with women comprising over 40% of executive roles, and launching innovative learning platforms that have upskilled tens of thousands of employees. In her current role, Schmitt oversees all aspects of talent acquisition, development, compensation, and labor relations, aligning HR practices with PepsiCo's ambitious goals for positive impact. Her visionary leadership has positioned the company as a leader in purpose-driven HR, fostering a culture of innovation and belonging that supports PepsiCo's mission to deliver healthier, more sustainable products for consumers worldwide.