Alison Dunning

Alison Dunning currently serves as VP of Global Brand and Consumer Communications at PepsiCo, having transitioned to this role in August 2024. Prior to this, Alison held various leadership positions, including Global Client Lead at Assembly Media, Inc from August 2022 to October 2024, and EVP of Brand at Edelman from January 2021 to October 2024. Alison has also worked as Director of Client Services and Executive Vice President at Carmichael Lynch Relate and as SVP at Edelman between 2013 and 2016. Earlier career highlights include an Account Director role at Waggener Edstrom and PR Manager for Consumer Brands & Fashion at Kohl's Department Stores. Alison started in the industry as a Senior Account Supervisor at Edelman and has represented notable clients such as Dove, eBay, and Pepsi throughout a distinguished career. Alison’s academic background includes a degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota's School of Journalism and Mass Communications.