Fueling active lives around the world, Rachel Ferdinando leads the science, strategy, and innovation behind some of the world’s most recognized food brands. As CEO of PepsiCo Foods U.S., she overseas brands including Quaker, SunChips, Siete Foods, and Lay’s. From advancing nutrition research to driving product reformulation and R&D breakthroughs, she leads teams that use food science, data, and consumer insights to develop foods that support evolving health and lifestyle needs. By blending technology, nutrition science, and consumer understanding, Rachel is helping shape how food supports everyday performance and wellbeing for people around the world.