Previously, the candidate served as CFO of Toys"R"Us Inc., from 2004 to 2006, where he oversaw a strategic review and restructuring of company-wide operations.
The plant, which is PepsiCo's sixth food manufacturing site in its Greater China Region, is part of the company's plans to drive the continued growth of its China business.
The appointments come after the existing CEO and Chairman of the Board announced their resignations. Additionally, the company announced the elimination of the Chief Financial Officer position.
Initially launched as a beta pilot, Waterworks, a clean water program, is among the first Timeline applications for charitable giving, connecting Facebook users around the world with real individuals and communities in need.
The combined company would lead the global beer industry with roughly 400 million hectoliters of beer volume annually and 2012 estimated revenues of $47 billion. Its operations would span 24 countries with enhanced opportunities for 150,000 employees across the globe.
The Coca-Cola Company has robust plans to capture growth in India with investments in innovation, expansion of distribution network, etc. The company has already invested more than $2 billion in India since it re-entered the country in 1993.
