BURLINGTON, Mass. and
PLANO, Texas, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr
Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) announced today that Debra Sandler, an accomplished executive and
entrepreneur, has been appointed a director of the Company's Board
of Directors, effective March 5,
2021.
Sandler has spent nearly 35 years in the consumer and healthcare
industries, with experience that spans executive leadership roles
at leading global companies as well as start-ups. She is currently
the founder and CEO of Mavis Foods, LLC and, prior to that, she was
at Mars, Inc., holding several executive positions, including Chief
Consumer Officer, President of Mars Chocolate North America and
Chief Health and Wellbeing Officer. Prior to Mars, Sandler
was with Johnson & Johnson, most recently as Worldwide
President of McNeil Nutritionals LLC, a fully integrated business
unit within J&J, and also led the J&J Women's Leadership
Initiative as Co-Chairperson during her 10-year tenure with the
firm. Sandler began her career in 1985 with PepsiCo, Inc.,
where she served for 13 years in a variety of marketing positions
of increasing responsibility.
Sandler is a much sought-after speaker on Health and Wellbeing,
Diversity and Inclusion and Business Development within the broader
CPG industry. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors
at Archer Daniels Midland Inc., Dollar General Corporation and
Gannett Co., Inc. Sandler is also a member of the Board of Advisors
for Pharmavite, LLC, a wholly owned subsidy of Otsuka
Pharmaceuticals, and serves as a trustee for her alma mater,
Hofstra University. She holds an
undergraduate degree in International Business from Hofstra University, a Master's in Business
Administration from New York
University's Stern School of Business, and an Honorary PhD
from the Long Island University School of
Pharmacy.
KDP Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort
stated, "We are pleased to welcome Debra as the newest member of
our Board. She is a highly-accomplished executive, and her
broad experience and perspective make her a valuable addition to
KDP. I look forward to her partnership on our Board."
KDP Contacts
Tyson Seely (Investors)
T: 781-418-3352 / tyson.seely@kdrp.com
Steve Alexander
(Investors)
T: 972-673-6769 / steve.alexander@kdrp.com
Katie Gilroy (Media)
T: 781-418-3345 / katie.gilroy@kdrp.com
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper
(KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess
of $11 billion and nearly 27,000
employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty
coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and
markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and
Canada. The Company's portfolio of
more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to
satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes
Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®,
Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The
Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and
distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold
beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers.
The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing
its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good.
corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around
circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain
sustainability.
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