Enderson Guimaraes
Independent Director
Meet Enderson
Highlights
Independent director since 2021
Committees: Audit, Compensation
Other boards: AutoZone, Inc. (since 2012)
Expertise
Enderson Guimaraes is the retired President and Chief Operating Officer for Laureate Education, Inc., a position he held from 2015 to 2017. Prior to Laureate, Enderson served in various executive roles at PepsiCo, Inc., including Executive Vice President, Global Categories and Operations (2014 –2015), Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa (2012 - 2014) and President of PepsiCo Global Operations (2011-2012).
Before joining PepsiCo, Enderson served as Executive Vice President of Electrolux and Chief Executive Officer of its major appliances business in Europe, Africa and the Middle East from 2008 to 2011. He also gained significant leadership experience during his ten years in various positions at Philips Electronics.
Skills and qualifications
With his extensive executive background and strong track record in global operations, Enderson provides thoughtful, strategic counsel on a wide range of matters including IT, cybersecurity and the Company’s growing operations in Brazil.
Having previously led PepsiCo Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa, Enderson was primarily responsible for transforming the company’s operating model in the regions, greatly driving productivity. His background in managing regional enterprises for another global food company gives him a unique perspective on the Company’s organizational make-up. Enderson’s comprehensive expertise across consumer foods, technology and education industries enables him to pointedly advise the Company across various business segments, making him a perfect fit for the board.
Return to board of directorsEnderson Guimaraes is the retired President and Chief Operating Officer for Laureate Education, Inc., a position he held from 2015 to 2017. Prior to Laureate, Enderson served in various executive roles at PepsiCo, Inc., including Executive Vice President, Global Categories and Operations (2014 –2015), Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa (2012 - 2014) and President of PepsiCo Global Operations (2011-2012).
Before joining PepsiCo, Enderson served as Executive Vice President of Electrolux and Chief Executive Officer of its major appliances business in Europe, Africa and the Middle East from 2008 to 2011. He also gained significant leadership experience during his ten years in various positions at Philips Electronics.
Skills and qualifications
With his extensive executive background and strong track record in global operations, Enderson provides thoughtful, strategic counsel on a wide range of matters including IT, cybersecurity and the Company’s growing operations in Brazil.
Having previously led PepsiCo Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa, Enderson was primarily responsible for transforming the company’s operating model in the regions, greatly driving productivity. His background in managing regional enterprises for another global food company gives him a unique perspective on the Company’s organizational make-up. Enderson’s comprehensive expertise across consumer foods, technology and education industries enables him to pointedly advise the Company across various business segments, making him a perfect fit for the board.