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Title: CFO Company: The Walt Disney Company Industry: Media & Entertainment

Hugh gave PepsiCo 34 years, rising from finance strategist to CFO in 2010 and later Vice Chairman. In 2023, Bob Iger brought him to Disney to replace Christine McCarthy, betting a lifelong beverage man could bring the same rigor to a studio and theme-park empire navigating the new frontier of streaming services.

Title: CFO Company: PepsiCo Industry: Food & Drink

Steve started his career at UPS, spent a decade at Yum! Brands studying quickservice restaurants, then joined Walmart in 2016 to run finance for its sprawling US omnichannel business. PepsiCo identified him as the man to succeed the retiring Jamie Caulfield in 2025 and he now leads all facets of the firm’ s finances.

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