PepsiCo has appointed Savitha Balachandran as Chief Financial Officer for India and South Asia. PepsiCo has named Savitha Balachandran as its new Chief Financial Officer for India and South Asia, marking a key leadership transition in one of the company’s most important growth markets. Before joining PepsiCo, she served as Chief Financial Officer at Tata Technologies for over five years, where she was responsible for financial planning, risk management and strategic decision-making. Looking forwardWith Balachandran stepping into the CFO role and Mitra moving into retirement, PepsiCo’s leadership transition signals continuity alongside renewal. The appointment reflects the company’s focus on strengthening leadership depth as it navigates new opportunities and challenges across India and South Asia.

Source: dna January 24, 2026 12:31 UTC