PepsiCo has appointed Alexia Horley to the role of Chief Executive Officer for Australia and New Zealand Foods.
Ms Horley who currently serves as General Manager of Australia Foods for PepsiCo will assume the CEO role from 21 July 2025. Current CEO Kyle Faulconer will return to the US where he has been appointed SVP, PepsiCo North America Commercial. Stephan Anderson will remain as GM ANZ Beverages and ANZ CFO, reporting to GM Asia & ANZ Beverages and SVP CFO APAC foods.
PepsiCo CEO APAC Foods Anne Tse says Ms Horley is uniquely positioned to lead ANZ Foods into its next phase of growth.
“Alexia’s strong strategic mindset, relentless consumer focus and deep expertise in the ANZ retail landscape position her perfectly to lead the business forward. She’s a highly respected and dynamic leader and I’m looking forward partnering with her as we continue to build momentum and shape the future of ANZ Foods,” said Ms Tse.
Since joining PepsiCo in 2005, Ms Horley has held multiple senior roles across Australia and Asia Pacific, including Chief Commercial Officer for Australia Foods and GM Beverages, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.
As GM of Australia Foods, Ms Horley has been instrumental in transforming the business into an indispensable partner for customers through market-leading commercial capabilities and her relentless consumer focus has resulted in product innovation across new formats and occasions.
Under her leadership, PepsiCo Australia’s manufacturing footprint has expanded, including significant investment in new multipack capabilities and an additional production line for Red Rock Deli, to meet increasing demand and support growth.
Ms Horley said: “I’m honoured to step into the role of CEO and excited to lead such a passionate and talented team. I’m committed to building on our strong foundations and driving sustainable growth across every part of the ANZ Foods business and most importantly continue to deliver the best snacks to Aussie and Kiwi consumers under our iconic portfolio of brands.”
