PepsiCo has announced the promotion of Shailja Joshi to Senior Director – Marketing, Global Canisters and Imports, marking her transition into a global leadership role within the multinational food and beverage powerhouse.
A seasoned marketing professional, Joshi has built a strong career in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, with deep expertise in brand strategy, consumer engagement, and innovation marketing.
Expressing her excitement about the new opportunity, Joshi described it as “a new challenge” and extended her gratitude to her mentors and colleagues who have supported her journey at PepsiCo.
“A huge thank you to Roberto Martínez and Gaurav Goel for their trust and confidence in me as I step into this global role,” she wrote. She also acknowledged members of PepsiCo India’s leadership team, including Jagrut Kotecha, Pavitra Singh, Kaushik Mitra, Nitin Bhandari, and Tarun Bhagat, for their “incredible support, guidance, and belief.”
She also acknowledged the continued support of PepsiCo India’s leadership team, including Jagrut Kotecha, Pavitra Singh, Kaushik Mitra, Nitin Bhandari, and Tarun Bhagat, for their “incredible guidance and belief.”
Joshi credited several mentors — Anshul Khanna, Vishal Kaul, Karim ElFiqi, Sudipto Mozumdar, George Kovoor, Mohammad Khosa, and Dilen Gandhi — whose mentorship, she noted, has significantly shaped her professional growth.
Before her elevation, Shailja Joshi served as Director – Marketing (Carbonated Soft Drinks and Innovation) at PepsiCo, where she successfully led marketing initiatives for flagship brands such as Pepsi, 7Up, and Mirinda. Prior to joining PepsiCo, she spent seven years with Britannia Industries, strengthening her expertise in brand building and consumer marketing.
With her promotion, Joshi continues to embody PepsiCo’s commitment to nurturing leadership talent and driving global marketing excellence across categories.
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