PepsiCo Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Stephen Kehoe will retire at the end of 2026, marking the conclusion of a three-and-a-half-year second tenure with the global food and beverage giant.Following Kehoe’s departure, PepsiCo’s communications, government affairs, and public policy functions will merge under General Counsel David Flavell, who will assume the expanded role of Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer. Chris Manzini, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Communications, will report directly to Flavell.Kehoe will remain with the company in an advisory capacity through the end of the year.Executive Restructuring & Leadership TransitionUnder the streamlined organizational structure, Flavell’s current portfolio—comprising legal, board and governance, compliance and ethics, and security—will expand to encompass global corporate communications and public affairs.Kehoe returned to PepsiCo in May 2023 following a career break and a three-year stint as President and CEO of Edelman’s Asia-Pacific operations. In his current role, Kehoe oversaw PepsiCo's integrated global public affairs agenda and served as Chair of the PepsiCo Foundation.Flavell's incoming direct report, Chris Manzini, joined PepsiCo from Edelman in 2023 and leads a global communications team of approximately 200 professionals spanning more than 200 markets and territories.Career & LegacyKehoe’s broader communications career spans more than three decades:• PepsiCo (2023–2026 & 2004–2010): Served as EVP and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer in his second stint. During his initial tenure, he served as VP of Government Affairs and Communications for Europe in Brussels before transitioning to New York as Global SVP of Communications, Government Affairs, and Public Policy.• Edelman (2019–2022): Led the agency’s Asia-Pacific operations as President and CEO, returning the regional business to growth in 2021 before departing in 2022.• Visa: Spent over seven years leading global public affairs and financial inclusion initiatives as SVP.• Early Career: Held positions at APCO Worldwide, Weber Shandwick, BAE Systems, and the European Parliament.

Sheetal Singh, Director, External Communications - Corporate Affairs, at Flipkart, has announced her departure after six years with the company.Singh's career at Flipkart has been marked by significant contributions to the company's communications strategy and reputation management. In her role, she has overseen a talented team of corporate affairs professionals, working closely with leadership to develop and execute impactful communication campaigns.In a heartfelt message to her colleagues, Singh expressed her gratitude for the learning opportunities and the special experience of working at Flipkart. She commended her team members, past and present, for their exceptional talent and collaborative spirit.She wrote on LinkedIN: "After 6 incredible years at Flipkart, my journey is taking a halt. As I look back at those years, I am filled with an emotion of gratitude for the immense learnings I have had. This has truly been a special chapter of my life. To the most brilliant minds in the industry including the leaders I got an opportunity to work with, the amazing Corporate Affairs talent, all past team members and the extended agency partner team members, thanks for lifting the bar high and making this journey worthwhile. Always cheering for @flipkart as I sign off as a Flipster."Singh's career in communications spans over 20 years. This includes stints at Micromax as Head of Communications, Account Director roles at MSL and Rediffusion, and senior consultant experience with Integral PR.