KARANDEEP SINGH DUGGAL JOINS PEPSICO AS SALES DIRECTOR

PepsiCo has appointed Karandeep Singh Duggal as Sales Director, bringing over 16 years of experience across Reckitt, Unilever, GSK Consumer Healthcare India and H.J. Heinz. Known for driving growth and business turnarounds, Duggal’s leadership record includes double‑digit expansion at Reckitt and strategic sales management at Unilever, strengthening PepsiCo’s commercial leadership.

PepsiCo has announced the appointment of Karandeep Singh Duggal as Sales Director, marking a significant addition to its leadership team. Duggal brings more than 16 years of diverse experience across sales, customer development, marketing, brand management and business leadership, with a career spanning Reckitt, Unilever, GSK Consumer Healthcare India and H.J. Heinz.  

Most recently, Duggal served as Region Head (Director) for Central India at Reckitt, where he led business operations across multiple channels and four states. Under his stewardship, Central India became Reckitt India’s fastest‑growing business unit in 2025, achieving double‑digit growth and earning recognition as the “Best Region” by the CEO. His turnaround efforts were further acknowledged with a CEO award, underscoring his ability to deliver transformative results.  

Prior to Reckitt, Duggal held a senior leadership role at Unilever as Consumer Cluster Head (Sales Director), overseeing sales and customer development across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand. Managing a business valued at approximately ₹5,000 crore (US$600 million), he was responsible for P&L, sales strategy, market share, route‑to‑market execution, distributor networks and organisational capability, demonstrating his expertise in scaling complex operations.  

Earlier in his career, Duggal spent more than eight years at GSK Consumer Healthcare, where he contributed to key accounts, brand management and innovation. He worked on flagship businesses and brands including Horlicks, Horlicks Oats and High Science Nutrition, strengthening their market presence. He began his professional journey at H.J. Heinz, progressing from Management Trainee to Area Sales Manager, laying the foundation for his career in consumer goods.  

Duggal’s academic credentials include an MBA in Marketing from Symbiosis International University and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Technical University. His appointment reflects PepsiCo’s commitment to bolstering its sales leadership with seasoned professionals capable of driving growth, enhancing market share and building resilient commercial strategies.