South Africa, July 6 -- Hamdulay officially assumed the role on 1 July 2026 and will oversee PepsiCo's corporate affairs strategy across Southern Africa, leading stakeholder engagement, public policy, sustainability initiatives and corporate reputation for one of the region's largest food and beverage businesses.

The appointment reflects PepsiCo's continued investment in strengthening its leadership capabilities while advancing its long-term growth strategy across African markets.

Driving PepsiCo Positive In her new role, Hamdulay will play a central role in advancing PepsiCo Positive (pep+), the company's global transformation strategy designed to build a more sustainable food system while creating long-term value for consumers, commu...