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The company said on Tuesday that Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro would take the reins from Bob Iger after the firm’s annual meeting on March 18.
From Barron's
Ferdinando, who took the reins of the food division last year, said PepsiCo is able to adjust prices—and fund affordability initiatives—by finding cost savings within the company.
The drop reflects actions that Chief Executive Stefan Bollinger has been taking to address lingering legacy issues and clean up the bank’s books since taking the reins last January.
The 28-year-old will take the reins of the T20 side when Australia hosts India next month, before assuming the one-day and Test duties for their tour of the Caribbean in March.
From Barron's
But the transition reminded some investors of another executive—Abel’s former boss—who for years was considered most likely to take the reins at one of the world’s best-known companies.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.