EPISODE 151- From Bottling to Blockchain: PepsiCo's Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer Athina Kanioura Talks Innovation Cycles

Athina Kanioura, PepsiCo's EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, oversees global strategy for iconic brands, contributing to an $86 billion revenue in 2022. Formerly with Accenture, she led AI initiatives, specializing in business transformation across industries. With a PhD in Econometrics, Athina shapes data policy at the Royal Statistical Society and educates at UK universities.

On The Menu:

1. Integrated Digital Transformation: Spanning the organization's value chain.

2. Tech Application: AI, web3, robotics, blockchain in manufacturing, logistics, product development.

3. Streamlined Innovation: Focused on direct consumer engagement and mass personalization.

4. Theory-Practice Integration: Balancing academic rigor with real-time problem-solving.

5. Digital Hubs' Functions: Co-creating AI solutions, fostering career growth, diverse tech skills.

6. Pepsi's Tech Training: Digital Academy upskilling employees in varied roles.