Fern Johnson

CTO at PepsiCo

Fern Johnson, serving as PepsiCo's Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations, embodies an IT executive leader renowned for global transformation, strategic IT planning, and fostering vendor relations. With a distinguished career blending business, change management, operations, and technology expertise, she has steered the development and execution of innovative technology solutions aligned with overarching growth objectives encompassing revenue, profit, and competitive advantage.

Fern champions collaborative and inclusive work environments, crafting programs and strategies that harmonize stakeholders' objectives. Her approach is marked by analytical prowess, decisiveness, and unwavering integrity, allowing her to swiftly identify issues, articulate a vision, and instigate transformative change. Leveraging a direct communication style, she influences perspectives, cultivates consensus, and adeptly guides projects from conception through to fruition, thriving amidst challenges within fast-paced business landscapes. As a vocal advocate for STEM, she passionately drives initiatives aimed at fostering technological advancements and inclusivity within the industry.

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