Donald Kendall Biography and Wiki
Donald Kendall has died at 99 years old. He was an American businessman and political adviser. He served as CEO of Pepsi Cola (which merged with Herman Lay’s Frito Lay, Inc. to become PepsiCo in 1965) and as CEO of PepsiCo from 1971 to 1986.
Donald Kendall Death
PepsiCo confirmed his death on a memorial page, which indicates he served as the CEO of both Pepsi-Cola and PepsiCo for 23 years. The company said he retired in 1986, but was “a trusted advisor and advocate for PepsiCo leaders, serving the company a total of 39 years during his extraordinary life.”
Kendall’s family said in a news release that he died Saturday. “All of us at PepsiCo are devastated by the passing of Don Kendall,” said PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon L. Laguarta in a statement. “Don was the architect of the PepsiCo family. He was relentless about growing our business, a fearless leader, and the ultimate salesman.”
The company said that Kendall and Herman Lay organized the deal to merge Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay in 1965, creating the “modern-day” PepsiCo. He was a long-time friend of former US President Richard Nixon, according to the company
Donald Kendall Age
Kendall has died at the age of 99 years. He was born on March 16, 1921, in Sequim, Washington, U.S.
Donald Kendall Height and Weight
Kendall stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Donald Kendall Family
Kendall was born and raised by his parents in Sequim. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Kendall’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Donald Kendall Wife
Kendall is succeeded by his lovely wife Sigrid Kendall who is known to friends as Bom.
Donald Kendall PepsiCo
He joined Pepsi Cola Company as a sales representative and rose through the sales ranks becoming a marketing vice president in 1956. He headed up Pepsi’s international operation in 1957 and became president in 1963. In 1963, he made the decision to change the name of Pepsi’s diet soda from Patio Diet Cola to Diet Pepsi. In the early years of diet soft drinks, Pepsi became the first major soda manufacturer to give its diet product the same name as its flagship product.
Kendall brought Pepsi to Russia and was awarded the Order of Friendship by Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, in 2004. He oversaw the creation of the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens, a sculpture park that includes gardens, trails and parks a collection of art, primarily 20th century sculpture including works by Rodin, Wynn and Calder, at PepsiCo’s corporate headquarters in Purchase, New York.
Frequently Asked Questions About Donald Kendall
Who is Donald Kendall?
Kendall has died at 99 years old. He was an American businessman and political adviser. He served as CEO of Pepsi Cola (which merged with Herman Lay’s Frito Lay, Inc. to become PepsiCo in 1965) and as CEO of PepsiCo from 1971 to 1986.
How old is Donald Kendall?
Kendall has died at the age of 99 years. He was born on March 16, 1921 in Sequim, Washington, U.S.
How tall is Donald Kendall?
Kendall stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Is Donald Kendall married?
Kendall is succeeded by his lovely wife Sigrid Kendall who is known to friends as Bom.
How much is Donald Kendall worth?
Kendall net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a CEO. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Kendall has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.
Where does Kendall live?
Because of security reasons, Kendall has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Kendall dead or alive?
Kendall has died at 99 years old. He was an American businessman and political adviser. He served as CEO of Pepsi Cola (which merged with Herman Lay’s Frito Lay, Inc. to become PepsiCo in 1965) and as CEO of PepsiCo from 1971 to 1986.
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