Smita R.

Smita R. is an accomplished Human Resources professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across diverse industries. Currently serving as Human Resources Director at PepsiCo since September 2022, Smita R. focuses on driving HR strategies in the rapidly growing WEC(S)A region. Previously, Smita R. held the position of HR Director for the African Cluster and MEA DE&I Lead at AstraZeneca, leading strategic HR initiatives. Prior experience includes serving as HR Lead for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa at Boehringer Ingelheim, HR Manager at Kapsch Group, National Human Resources Manager at Barloworld Logistics, and Human Resources Consultant at Massmart. Smita R. holds a BA in Psychology and Social Sciences, an Honors degree in Psychometrics and Organisational Psychology, and additional qualifications in geosciences.