David Schwartz

CEO

Israel25 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led 200+ global tech pilots
$300M+ measurable business impact
Cross-functional execution across 10+ departments

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in corporate innovation and technology partnerships within the Food & Beverage industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Tech StrategyPartnershipsPartnership DevelopmentAccelerated GrowthPricing StrategyPack-size OptimizationCorporate StrategyGlobal Strategy ExecutionMarketing StrategyStrategic Business Development

Other Skills

Digital InnovationStrategic Venture InvestmentsIntegration of SolutionsPromotional StrategiesInvestment PrioritiesFinancial AssessmentSales ManagementGrowth StrategiesStrategyManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningCompetitive AnalysisStart-ups

About

I lead tech strategy, innovation, and partnerships at a global scale, helping one of the world’s largest companies tackle billion-dollar problems, the kind that define markets, reshape operations, and unlock massive value. My work starts with identifying the biggest business problems,then finding, testing, and scaling the best tech solutions to solve them. I’m deeply connected across the business. I know our challenges intimately, from the inside out. That allows me to test fast, move smart, and scale the right ideas globally. It’s not just about vision,it’s about execution. My impact comes from bridging strategy and operations, and from knowing how to work across every function: legal, procurement, supply chain, marketing, and executive leadership. What makes my role unique is the ability to drive innovation through corporate complexity. I’ve built frameworks for managing both startup partnerships and large tech collaborations,not as separate worlds, but as building blocks that come together to deliver scalable, transformative results. Key highlights: - 200+ pilots run globally - $300M+ in measurable business impact - Cross-functional execution across 10+ departments - Experience working with both nimble startups and enterprise-grade tech platforms - Track record of turning early-stage pilots into global standards - Strategic advisor to internal stakeholders across multiple business units - Trusted innovation lead for multi-year tech transformation initiatives - Known for bridging high-level vision with operational precision

Experience

Pepsico

4 roles

VP Tech Strategy, Partnerships and Innovation

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Lead PepsiCo Tech Strategy, Partnerships and Innovation
Global Tech Strategy
Partnership with large Tech vendors
Digital innovation across the Value Chain from Seed to Shelf (Agriculture, Value Chain, Commercial, Support Functions)
Strategic Venture Investments in emerging tech solutions

Tech StrategyPartnershipsDigital InnovationStrategic Venture Investments

VP Global Tech Venturing & Innovation

Promoted

Jun 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

Support accelerated growth by identifying & cultivating new partnerships
Identify external partners to help advance PepsiCo's capabilities
Work with partners (i.e., startups) to build relevant solutions that create win-win results
Partner with PepsiCo leadership to accelerate adoption & integration of new solutions

Partnership DevelopmentAccelerated GrowthIntegration of Solutions

Finance/Revenue Strategy

Aug 2013 – Present · 12 yrs 7 mos

Develop and lead team setting Strategies across multiple categories (snacks, Juice, Beverages, Baby foods, Dairy) in the largest Food & Beverage company in Russia.
Pricing: Set pricing strategy and tactics during continued inflation and Ruble devaluation. Help navigate business to balance of Revenue growth, profitability and share during rapid volatility.
Pack-size optimization: Create differentiated pack size strategies appealing to the right shoppers, right consumer occasions in the right locations
Promotions: Create cross channel strategies to optimize promotional spend across channels. Develop winning tactics to create most differentiated and relevant promotions that maximize ROI
Investment priorities: Set priorities based on size, growth, profit potential across categories, regions and customers
Finance: Establish scorecards, codify methodologies, set KPIs and conduct analyses for visibility and fact based decisions

Pricing StrategyPack-size OptimizationPromotional StrategiesInvestment Priorities

Sr Director - Corporate strategy

Jan 2011 – Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Worked for Global CEO as leader of 11 person Corporate Strategy team and now leading Global Snack Strategy for Global President of PepsiCo Snacks.
Corporate strategy: Set global agenda for corporate strategy and manage day-to-day department execution.
Global Snacks Group strategy & execution: Teamed with President and CMO to create PepsiCo’s first Global Snacks strategy for $30 Billion Macrosnacks business. Defined 2011-2020 growth priorities across markets & categories, harmonized brand strategy for PepsiCo’s largest brands and identified key innovation platforms. Traveled across the globe to meet Geographic and Functional leaders and align on the global strategy.
Corporate G&A: Worked with local CFOs to assess and compare our financial structures and G&A costs.
Crackers & Grains strategy and execution: Developing first global growth strategy including harmonizing multiple PepsiCo brands, developing an innovation pipeline and developing new Go-to-market model.

Corporate StrategyGlobal Strategy ExecutionFinancial Assessment

Mckinsey

Manager

Aug 2004 – Dec 2010 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Manage McKinsey and client teams to develop corporate strategies across multiple industries. Prioritized product and service offerings based on internal capabilities, category attractiveness and ease of implementation.
Marketing - Pricing & Product mix: Led multiple engagements to establish long-term pricing strategies, identify pricing tactics, set budget allocations and build internal pricing organizations. Tailored product offering by customer segment based on internal strategy and external market dynamics.
Sales - Field force & Key account management: Rebuilt approach to manage field reps to increase face to face sales time and better align reps with greatest opportunities. Developed new Key Account program that reprioritized account lists and build new account planning approach.

Corporate StrategyMarketing StrategySales Management

Harvard business school

student

Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs

Home depot

Senior Analyst - Business Leadership Program

Aug 1999 – Jun 2002 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Atlanta, GA

Senior Analyst - Strategic Business Development
Worked on team of senior consultants and bankers creating and implementing growth strategies for Home Depot.
Business Leadership Program - Selected from 5,000+ applicant pool for 12-person rotational training program. 6-month rotations including: Supply Chain; Store Management; Information Services & Strategic Financial Analysis

Strategic Business DevelopmentGrowth Strategies