Leslie Read

Leslie Read possesses extensive experience in IT operations and management, having held various leadership roles at PepsiCo from June 2015 to April 2024. As AMENA IT Operations Senior Manager, Leslie led an 80-person team supporting IT operations for 8,000 users across 25 countries in the Asia Pacific and China, driving the delivery of local and global initiatives in several key IT domains. Prior roles include ANZ IT Service Management & Continuous Improvement Manager and AMENA IT Service Management Manager, focusing on IT support and the implementation of Global Service Management solutions. Leslie's critical experience includes co-chairing the Workplace CSR Steering Committee and advancing PepsiCo's Environmental Sustainability agenda through initiatives across Australia. The most recent position as APAC CTO Technology & Delivery Director further solidified Leslie's strategic influence within the organization.