1978, BSc (Hons) in Physics, St Stephen's College, University of Delhi; completed Chartered Accountancy; Advanced Management Program, Wharton. 1983-94, with ICI India in numerous finance assignments. 1994, joined PepsiCo as CFO, Frito-Lay India; 1998, became Managing Director, Frito-Lay Business, PepsiCo India Holdings; 2007-11, General Manager, South-East Asia Business Unit, PepsiCo; currently, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo's India Region; responsible for the Beverage and Foods businesses in India and neighbouring countries. Member: Executive Committee, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, National Council, Confederation of Indian Industry.