Las Vegas, USA: In a significant move to strengthen its digital and artificial intelligence capabilities, PepsiCo has announced a multi-year strategic collaboration with Google Cloud. The partnership aims to modernise PepsiCo’s technology ecosystem and enhance its ability to make faster, data-driven decisions at scale.
As part of the collaboration, PepsiCo will leverage Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to transform insights into actionable outcomes across its global operations. The initiative aligns with the company’s broader multi-cloud strategy, enabling it to adopt advanced AI tools to tackle complex challenges such as supply chain optimisation and go-to-market execution.
Athina Kanioura, CEO of Latin America Foods and chief strategy & transformation officer at PepsiCo, highlighted that evolving market dynamics and customer expectations are driving the company to rethink how it operates. She noted that Google Cloud’s AI and engineering expertise will enable PepsiCo to model complex scenarios with greater speed and precision, leading to improved decision-making and enhanced frontline operations.
The collaboration focuses on three key pillars:
- Scaling Global Intelligence: PepsiCo will expand its data and analytics capabilities using Google Cloud’s infrastructure, building a strong AI-driven digital foundation.
- Optimising the Value Chain: Advanced AI tools from Gemini Enterprise will support faster and more informed decisions, improving efficiency from long-term strategy to in-store execution.
- Empowering the Workforce: AI-powered workflows will help employees reduce manual tasks and access insights more quickly, enhancing productivity and overall work experience.
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, emphasised that PepsiCo’s strong data-driven legacy combined with Gemini Enterprise, will enable the company to build a more resilient and intelligent supply chain.
By migrating to Google Cloud’s secure global infrastructure, PepsiCo aims to unlock new digital capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation across its worldwide business, marking a major step forward in its AI-led transformation journey.