I heard bunch of rumors about G-yatri leaving Pepsico.
Is this true?
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Good riddance to the corrupt and incompetence. If Athina had some honor, she should resign. It is time for a complete reorg of S&T starting at the very top.
Good step forward, considering her poor legacy, how many good, competent colleagues she kicked out of the company, who really cared about their teams, Pepsico values, culture and getting job done! One can only wish that she left over a year ago in the previous re-org ( along with some of her VPs of very poor reputation across Pepsico ). Whats next?
Lot’s of valid points here in comments and clear indication PepsiCo has failed to react in the past to some unacceptable behaviours, practices and failed appointments into leadership roles across DPA. Now positive step that G is gone and likely some of her unfit VPs will follow. Change is needed! Let’s see what happens next?
She's the worst example, but S&T toxicity stems back to Athina herself, since the reorg last year the S&T/IT organisation itself is a festering sess pool of competing egos. Reorg has failed, lets call it as it is and wipe the slate clean on Athina and her directs.
I agree—there’s excessive spending in Dave’s organization, particularly by Harsha. Significant funds seem to circulate among his leadership team without any oversight. Jenny, Anna, and others appear to travel and entertain freely without accountability. There’s clearly a power struggle at play, and it’s time someone steps in to address it.
Vendors are paying these leaders in kind and it’s so obvious. Golf trip for Santosh. Prashant Arora different league, cruise ships for yogesh. Vacation s etc . Lots to name
Yet the org decided to give G-yatri another chance during last year reorg - probably because she is technically capable and that is the need of hour than amicable PepsiCo ways . Athina herself isn’t caring a dime about PepsiCo ways - Any readout with her someone will walk out crying or with anguish . Infact folks here now vilifying DPA today also decided to stay in the same org , enjoyed the perks and benefits , tolerated the bad behaviors for their growth and when the ship is sinking decided to move on (wise decision ) but look at your self as well and which flag you held over years. If you have so much value for PepsiCo values why not call it out in year 1 why wait till year 4 , No other org has delivered as much as DPA did regardless in terms of outcomes . The ways aren’t ideal but look back on who else amongst Dave Magesh have big achievements other than signing more contracts with deeper holes for PepsiCo in coming years and will be costing your jobs. Anyway time will tell whether this is a positive change for Pepsi or not - the one thing that matters is stock and DPA isn’t even remotely influencing that - Big shots everywhere making poor decisions . Look at the big picture folks - Go deeper on the issues not what you see at the surface ! You can only aim to achieve what GN achieved in her life as a minority women of color with no backing from whoever .
I can understand why emotions are running high, years of frustration and ignoring problems resulting from her, and her leadership conduct, poor planning, etc are all taking its toll here. Yes let’s be respectful here but let’s also call things what those are: how often G told other folks to shut up ( in a polite way) , how often she was disrespectful to other people and allowed that among her VPs? How often she and her leadership disregarded PepsiCo values: voice your opinions fearlessly, act with ownership, Focus and Get Things
Done, think long term, etc. I am aware of at least two Speak-Up investigations in relation to DPA leadership, and I’d be surprised if there were not more!
Years of 'sweeping problems under the rug' are the reason people are venting here. DPA has been a failed project, and its overall impact on Pepsico is more negative than positive! Does not mean there were no positives.
Let’s call things what they are, otherwise we loose a chance to turn things around and change PepsiCo for better! Change is needed!
Most people find her departure from PepsiCo as a step in positive direction, and are hoping some of her VPs will follow!
I know emotions are running high, and venting is totally understandable but let’s be careful not to cross into personal attacks or speculation.
Not everyone being mentioned here has a hidden agenda. A lot of people are just doing their jobs under pressure, often without full context or control over outcomes.
Careers and reputations can be unfairly damaged when we assume the worst or push narratives without facts. You never know who’s reading this or how it’s affecting them.
Let’s try to keep the discussion grounded and respectful. Constructive criticism is fair. Character as----------n isn’t. You could have started on the same team as some of the folks whose names are taken openly here. You can play for the wrong team and lose but that doesnt mean you are not a great sportsperson. Peace out folks and spend your weekends with loved ones !
Don’t forget the elephant in the room DSX . EDF and the big shots like engineering data and digital not being cautious on dollars . Look at DSX ripe with poor management with folks like Prashanth , Venky poring out dollars and vendors . Same with labs god knows what they are producing - Dave’s org has lot of hobby projects Jenny Oh and the whole org is a joke and unnecessary fat with Manish Harsha burning dollars on assessments PWC sure money exchanged hands here . HR looking at this should start up top with Athina and start cracking down with G-yatri Magesh and Dave . GBS is no exception we need 600 people to read reports duh come on
G-yatri exhibited and allowed for abusive behavior for far too long, and her conduct should have been properly investigated, even if HR missed proper vetting process when onboarding her. Good news she is finally gone. Bad news is that the damage she has inflicted on the organisation remains, including some of her incompetent VPs who so far remain in their role.
wow, all those comments here and reactions, are her (GN) greatest legacy and impact she has had on S&T and Pepsico! The departure at least two years too late!
Finally some reasonable news from Pepsico. Any intel what will happen with her DPA org next?
She is another prime example of undeserving people given promotions in DPA. DPA is fraught with such examples
If Athina really wants to turn things around at S&T, this year is her last chance to fire some of those incompetent non leaders pretending to be ‘leaders’ , including most of DPA leadership team!
It is high time to put either a stop on hiring Indians or cap a number. Just fed up with their abuse, racist, bigoted, and petty bs that has resulted in a total degradation of overall services, morale and one side opportunities for their own kind
Finally!
Great news!!!!!!!
Her last day is May 30th, PRAISE GOD!
when is she supposed to depart: Q3? or sooner?
Unlikely DPA will remain by the end of 2025. Some of her direct VP reports will be let go to! Including the infamous UX VP
if Athina is serious about her digital transformation delivering value to Pepsico and real change she may actually get rid of G-yatri and some of her VP leaders! Too much mess, chaos , incompetence, poor planning and canavying behaviour that is only conducive to failure and not progress! In the last two years too many good folks left DPA!
What is DPA?
no wonder, too often I heard her undermine Athina in closed meeting with her DPA leadership team!
not surprised, she was a failure appointment from the very beginning! Not located in any Pepsico hubs, disconnected from company culture, unfit to lead!
I heard that they are also trying to eliminate some other DPA leaders who are simply not a fit with Pepsico and have been unsuited for leadership roles from the very beginning. Some of G-yatri´s appointments had raised serious concerns in the past! But then what can you expect from someone who does not listen, ignores facts and simply plays to her own agenda
Is she taking some of her toxic DPA leadership team with her? Or will it take few more HR complaints before Pepsico get rid of them as well?
yes, she will be leaving. not that she ever arrived...
I never heard anyone say something positive about her.
Finally.. when is Athina going. They all must go. If Ramon cannot see the state of affairs a major tactical reset is required.
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