PepsiCo hires WTO chief Roberto Azevedo
Departing World Trade Organisation chief will join PepsiCo as chief corporate affairs officer, a newly created post
19 August 2020 - 23:59
Washington — Departing World Trade Organisation director-general Roberto Azevedo will join PepsiCo as chief corporate affairs officer, the soft drink and snack foods giant said on Wednesday as the WTO remains far from deciding on a successor.
PepsiCo said in a statement that Azevedo will oversee its public policy, government affairs and communications efforts in a newly created role that works with governments, international organisations and other stakeholders. He will also join Pepsico's executive committee...
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