Krista Pilot

Krista Pilot is an experienced communications leader currently serving as Chief Communications Officer at AT&T since January 2023. Prior to this role, Krista spent nearly nine years at PepsiCo, holding various senior positions including Senior Vice President of External Communications & Strategy and Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Government Affairs & Communications for PepsiCo Europe. Krista's responsibilities encompassed external engagement, public affairs, and internal communications across extensive regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Krista's earlier career includes a tenure as Executive Vice President at DKC Public Relations, where strategic counsel was provided to major clients, and a role at United Technologies, focusing on corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives. Krista holds an MBA in global business from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.