Luvern Naidoo has taken up the position of Brand Manager for Southern Africa Markets at PepsiCo, marking a new chapter in a career built largely within the company’s African operations.
Announcing the move, Naidoo said: “Excited to share that I’ve started a new role as Brand Manager – Southern Africa Markets at PepsiCo. As I step into this new opportunity, I want to take a moment to thank everyone I’ve had the privilege of working with across the SA business.
” I’m incredibly grateful for the experiences, friendships, and lessons gained along the way. The support, guidance, collaboration, and knowledge shared by so many colleagues have played a significant role in my growth, both professionally and personally. Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey so far. I’m looking forward to learning, growing, and contributing alongside this talented team across Africa.”
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Naidoo’s path at PepsiCo has been progressive. Before his current appointment he served as Senior Brand Manager for Beverages, earlier held the role of SA Marketing Procurement Analyst, and spent several years in shopper marketing, including as Shopper Marketing Manager for Bakeries & Grains and for Bread & Convenience Foods.
He also worked as Marketing Coordinator for KZN & Free State Bakeries under the Sasko brand.His earlier career included a stint as Marketing Coordinator at Shakaskraal Bakery with Pioneer Foods (later integrated into PepsiCo), followed by longer experience at Provantage Media Group, where he rose from Project Manager to Activations Manager for KwaZulu-Natal.
He began his professional journey in warehouse management at Olam South Africa.With more than a decade of hands-on experience spanning activations, shopper marketing, brand management and procurement, Naidoo brings a practical understanding of both consumer-facing campaigns and the operational side of FMCG marketing across Southern Africa.
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