Architect of Purchase-based PepsiCo dies at 99

Donald Kendall served as the company’s chief executive officer for 23 years.

News 12 Staff

Sep 21, 2020, 2:36 PM

Updated 1,487 days ago

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The man known as the architect of PepsiCo has died.
According to the Purchase-based company, Donald Kendall was 99 years old.
In 1970, Kendall re-located the headquarters from Manhattan to Purchase.
He served as chief executive officer for 23 years.
Kendall is survived by his wife, four children and 10 grandchildren.