Derek Lewis Email & Phone Number

As a strategic thought leader, I have extensive experience leading large-scale operations, driving sustainable growth, spearheading transformation, developing people, and inspiring change within communities. I'm known for my wide-ranging industry exposure with strong expertise in general management, sales, marketing, and operations. I'm passionate about creating cultures that ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. • Strategic Leadership• Board & Governance• Multicultural Business & DEISTRATEGIC LEADERSHIPVisionary leader recognized for leveraging experience, performance, and relationships to provide short and long-term strategic direction enterprise-wide. Spearheaded new approaches, including marketing tools and techniques that increased market share and profit. BOARD & GOVERNANCEAs a long-serving C-suite executive, I frequently presented to the Board of Directors and worked closely with key cross-functional leaders across PepsiCo. Served as an influential American Beverage Association board member (ABA) and collaborated with industry competitors to build winning solutions for all stakeholders. MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS & DEIInstrumental in developing programs and initiatives that increased Black and Hispanic representation and partnerships while addressing needs for underserved communities. Led Racial Equality Journey (REJ) task force and diversity and inclusion agenda company-wide with a commitment of $570M over five years. Throughout my life, I have strived to live by what I call "the 3 Rs": RESULTS (deliver solid and consistent performance the right way); RELATIONSHIPS (nurture personal, professional, and spiritual relationships and always be a great teammate); REPUTATION (be mindful of your actions. and live purposefully to create a positive legacy). As I close one chapter, a new one opens. There is still work to do. And I'm not done. I am excited, hopeful, and eager to continue contributing where I can improve society and push the culture forward. Change is still needed, and this work never stops. I remain engaged and still energized. I will always be committed to making a difference.

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